Patent ID: 7277970
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling a plurality of data channels connected via a common data bus to a bus controller, the method comprising: transmitting a message including a command from the bus controller to the plurality of data channels, wherein the message comprises a plurality of bits having a value defined by a transition between first and second states, wherein the message is issued in a serial manner; and performing a function defined by the command at each of the plurality of the data channels, wherein the data channels are connected to the common data bus in parallel to perform predefined functions as parallel processes to thereby support high speed communication over said common data bus, wherein performing the function comprises commencing performance of the function at each data channel at the same predetermined time using a predetermined transition in the message as a trigger, such that the plurality of data channels can perform the function simultaneously in a time-deterministic manner.