Method and arrangement for ascertaining a sequence of strung-together communication-capable modules

Abstract

A method of ascertaining a sequence in which at least three strung-together communication-capable modules are arranged is provided. The method includes the steps of: outputting a magnetic signal from a first of module with a predefined intensity; increasing the intensity of the signal until the signal is detected by a module which is immediately adjacent to the transmitting module but not detected by a module which is not immediately adjacent to the transmitting module; outputting identification data through the module which has detected the magnetic signal via a communication channel to a determining unit; and determining a sequence of the modules by the identification data. An arrangement of at least three communication-capable modules able to be strung together, which each have a coil for outputting and/or receiving a magnetic signal, and have a determining unit is constructed to perform this method.

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