| 摘要 |
Methods and apparatus for resolving valid networking structures for impromptu or ad hoc networks of audio-visual (A/V) components. In one embodiment, the networks are checked for problematic or “confounding” structures such as loops and non-unique paths between endpoints. Apparatus and methods are also disclosed which provide for network arbitration, and topology resolution. While the network itself is generally unidirectional during functional operation, each component utilizes an auxiliary bi-directional channel to perform the functions of arbitration and topology resolution. Control over network responsibilities may also be transferred from a master node to other nodes in the system for low level topology resolution, and relinquished back to the master node for normal operation.
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