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Digital Equipment Corporation

Amperion, Inc.

Philip G Hunt

Richard E Hudnall

Paul M Riley

Lowell Kopp

Joseph J Dziezanowski

Bruce S Allen

Bruce A King

Michael A Bromberg

Brian S Kimerer

Robert C Doig

Seymour A Friedel

Kiran Thakrar

Michael Brown

Anne M Carlson

Bruce A Poirer

Andrew F Sirois

Daniel R Gilbert

Mark P Woodbury

Stanely N Lapidus

Harold J DuPrie

Michael R Dunalvey

A broadband service communication system using an MV cable for conveying RF signals in a network segment, which includes a distribution center (PLT controller) and a plurality of power line telecommunication (PLT) stations. The PLT controller has a distribution modem for conveying downstream and upstream RF signals to and from the PLT stations through the MV cable via couplers. Each PLT station has a modem for conveying the downstream and upstream RF signals via couplers and for conveying media signals to one or more customer premises equipment (CPE) via, e.g. wireless links. The PLT controller controls each PLT station regarding upstream communications transfer of all downstream communications and also controls. The PLT controller can be connected via a router to a WAN to convey media signals to and from the WAN. Repeaters and interlinks are used to join multiple network segments.

Communications system for providing broadband communications using a medium voltage cable of a power system

Methods and apparatus are provided for interconnecting first and second information buses each having a plurality of data lines. A pair of unidirectional information paths each consisting of twisted-pair cables are provided, along with a 25 MHz strobe. Information is transmitted using pseudo-ECL signal levels. A pair of clock differential receiver circuits is provided such that data is transferred over the interconnect bus using both the rising and falling edges of the transmitted clock signal and transferred from one bus to another at a rate of 50 MHz.

Method and apparatus for providing high performance interconnection

A man-machine interface for use with industrial processes is disclosed having the capability of design and configuration of the interrelationship of components forming an overall industrial process. The man-machine interface further provides operator use, including process monitoring and control, as well as alarm annunciation. Most user interaction with the man-machine interface is performed through a color CRT monitor having a touch panel on the surface of the CRT screen. Operator use may be limited to touch panel interaction while configurer and designer use normally further includes use of a keyboard. The man-machine interface utilizes distributed processing and incorporates a high level graphic language. The graphic language facilitates real time graphic display implementation through use of dynamic and static variables. Variable types are dynamically associated with variable values so that variables can undergo type changes without detrimental effect. Video bit bangers and shifters further enhance the versatility and ease of implementing rapid modifications of graphic displays. The man-machine interface further incorporates a new bus structure including a new bus arbitration technique, a unidirectional memory boundary protection mechanism, an improved interrupt system, and an improved watchdog timer circuit.

Man machine interface

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Hampstead, NH, United States of America

Philip G Hunt