AUTO-NEGOTIATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

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AUTO-NEGOTIATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240223684 titled 'AUTO-NEGOTIATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

The interface in the patent application obtains basic page information from another interface, including an FEC function indicator bit sequence with FEC ability and request indicators. Based on the values of the bits, the interface determines the operation mode supported by the other interface. The FEC function indicator bit sequence can indicate multiple FEC abilities, slowing down the process of increasing auto-negotiation pages and improving efficiency.

The interface obtains basic page information from another interface
The basic page information includes an FEC function indicator bit sequence
The FEC function indicator bit sequence includes FEC ability and request indicators
The interface determines the operation mode supported by the other interface
The FEC function indicator bit sequence can indicate multiple FEC abilities
Slowing down the process of increasing auto-negotiation pages
Improving auto-negotiation efficiency

Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in networking equipment and devices that require efficient auto-negotiation processes.

Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of increasing auto-negotiation pages impacting efficiency.

Benefits: Improved auto-negotiation efficiency and a more streamlined process for determining operation modes.

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include networking equipment manufacturers and telecommunications companies looking to optimize auto-negotiation processes.

Prior Art: For prior art related to this technology, researchers can explore patents in the field of networking protocols and communication interfaces.

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of networking protocols and communication interfaces may have relevant updates on improving auto-negotiation processes.

Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the FEC function indicator bit sequence impact auto-negotiation efficiency? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this technology in the telecommunications industry?

Original Abstract Submitted

an interface obtains basic page information from another interface. the basic page information includes n bits, the n bits include an fec function indicator bit sequence including an fec ability indicator bit and an fec requested indicator bit. the interface determines, based on values of a plurality of bits in the n bits, an operation mode supported by the another interface. the fec function indicator bit sequence includes a first fec function indicator bit corresponding to m fec abilities; or the fec function indicator bit sequence includes a first fec ability indicator bit corresponding to n fec abilities, where both m and n are greater than or equal to 1. because one fec function indicator bit indicates more fec abilities, n bits in a basic page can carry more information, so that a process of increasing auto-negotiation pages is slowed down, thereby avoiding impact on auto-negotiation efficiency.