Methods and systems for changing topology of an asymmetric network
AssigneeValens Semiconductor Ltd.
InventorEyran Lida
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Abstract
Methods and systems for changing topology of an asymmetric network and operating end-devices coupled to a self-configurable asymmetric network. The self-configurable asymmetric network supports at least two different network topologies and enables: displaying information regarding end-devices that may be accessed via different network topologies, selecting a network topology by setting the direction of a self-configurable asymmetric link, and indicating a subset of the end-devices that are accessible via the selected network topology.
Claims15
An asymmetric network comprising:
- at least one self-configurable asymmetric link coupled to at least four end-devices;
- the asymmetric network supports different first and second topologies based on opposite directions of the at least one self-configurable asymmetric link;
- and
- a user interface configured to receive, from a control function, data regarding the end-devices that are accessible in the different first and second topologies, and present the data;
- wherein the control function is implemented as part of at least one of the following devices:
- a standalone device coupled to the asymmetric network, at least one of the end-devices, and a network element.
A method for operating end-devices coupled to a self-configurable asymmetric network that supports at least two different network topologies, comprising:
- displaying information regarding end-devices that are capable of being accessed in first and second network topologies;
- wherein the first network topology is when a self-configurable asymmetric link, which is coupled to the end-devices, is directed in one direction, and the second network topology is when the self-configurable asymmetric link is directed in the opposite direction;
- selecting a network topology by setting the direction of the self-configurable asymmetric link;
- and
- indicating a subset of the end-devices that are accessible via the selected network topology.
An asymmetric network coupled to at least four end-devices and to a user interface, comprising:
- at least one self-configurable asymmetric link;
- the at least one self-configurable asymmetric link is configured to support at least two different network topologies based on opposite directions of the at least one self-configurable asymmetric link;
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- the user interface is configured to display data regarding the end-devices that are accessible via the at least two different network topologies until operating at least one of the end-device which requires a specific topology.
A method for operating devices coupled to a configurable asymmetric network supporting first and second asymmetric network topologies, comprising:
- displaying information regarding end-devices accessible via the first and second asymmetric network topologies;
- wherein the first asymmetric network topology is when a self-configurable asymmetric link, which is coupled to the end-devices, is directed in one direction, and the second asymmetric network topology is when the self-configurable asymmetric link is directed in the opposite direction;
- receiving an indication of selection of the first asymmetric network topology;
- and
- focusing the displayed information on end-devices accessible via the first asymmetric network topology.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.