Bidirectional Select-Line Bus Topology for Multi-Row Serial Networks
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Solution Overview
Problem
In traditional serial network topologies, the select line is fixed at each node, limiting the ability to connect multiple rows of node devices in bidirectional configurations, requiring the network to double back and increasing length and space requirements.
Innovation Solution
The configuration of a first select line connection for an input line and a second select line connection for an output line in response to a selection event, allowing bidirectional communication and reducing network length and space requirements by enabling connections in multiple directions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the select line is fixed at each node in traditional serial network topology, then the network structure is simple, but the ability to connect multiple rows of node devices in bidirectional configurations is limited, requiring the network to double back and increasing length and space requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the select line configuration changeable rather than fixed. The bus direction module dynamically configures the first and second select line connections based on detected selection events, allowing the network to adapt its topology for bidirectional communication without requiring physical reconfiguration or doubling back of cables.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the select line into two separate connections (first select line connection and second select line connection) at each node. This segmentation allows independent configuration of input and output paths, enabling bidirectional communication while maintaining a linear network structure without doubling back.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the select line is fixed at each node in traditional serial network topology, then the network structure is simple, but the space requirements increase due to doubled-back connections
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic configuration of select line connections allows the network to support multiple rows of node devices in bidirectional configurations without requiring physical space for doubled-back connections. The bus direction module enables logical reconfiguration that eliminates the need for additional physical routing space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a logical dimension for network connectivity by implementing bidirectional communication capabilities through software-controlled switching. This allows multiple rows of nodes to be connected in space-efficient configurations without requiring physical doubling back, effectively adding a dimension of flexibility to the traditional linear topology.
3Length of stationary object
If bidirectional communication is enabled through dynamic select line configuration, then network length and space requirements are reduced, but the device complexity increases due to bus direction module
Solution Approach 1:
The bus direction module implements multi-functionality by combining the functions of select line configuration, direction control, and communication management into a single integrated component. This universal module handles both unidirectional and bidirectional communication modes, reducing the need for separate control mechanisms and minimizing overall device complexity despite the enhanced capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
For a bi-directional bus topology, a node connection includes two select line connections for a select line of a serial network. The select line is broken at the node connection. A bus direction module configures a first select line connection for an input line and a second select line connection for an output line in response to detecting a selection event. At least a portion of the bus direction module includes one or more of hardware and executable code, the executable code stored on a memory.