METHODS FOR DISCOVERY, CONFIGURATION, AND COORDINATING DATA COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN MASTER AND SLAVE DEVICES IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Various embodiments of the present invention methods for discovery, configuration, and coordinating data communications between master and slave devices in a communication system. Exemplary embodiments are described with reference to a two-wire point-to-point bus system, although the method can be used in other communication systems. Provisions are included for controlling the sequential powering of the bus and slave devices.