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US 2009/0157909 A1Published application
Configurable method for connecting one or more devices to a media process system
AssigneePitney Bowes Inc.
InventorsJoseph M. Mozdzer, James A. Fairweather, Thomas M. Lyga, David J. Eaton
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Abstract
A software sign on sequence is provided that allows devices to negotiate how they will communicate, what data will be exchanged and how they will mechanically operate, when they are connected to each other. This avoids the necessity of supplying new software programs to each device which is time consuming and expensive.
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A method for interfacing a source device to a receiving device, the method comprising the steps of:
- A) negotiating a protocol version to use for the duration of the connection;
- B) allowing negotiation of a feature set of the protocol version;
- C) configuring a mechanical interface to support the feature set and the protocol version;
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- D) operating the receiving device in accordance with the negotiated protocol version and negotiated feature set to synchronize exchange of data and material between the source device and the receiving device.
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