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A distributed vehicle safety system (10) and an associated method provide for connection of a plurality of devices (14). Each of the devices (14) performs a function associated with protection of a vehicle occupant. A communication bus (16) conveys communication for the devices (14). The bus include

A distributed vehicle safety system (10) and an associated method provide for connection of a plurality of devices (14). Each of the devices (14) performs a function associated with protection of a vehicle occupant. A communication bus (16) conveys communication for the devices (14). The bus includes first and second conductors (18A and 18B). A first portion (subset K) of the devices (14) are daisy-chain connected, with respect to each other, along one (e.g., 18A) of the conductors of the bus (16). A second portion (subset L) of the devices (14) are connected in parallel across the first and second conductors (18A and 18B) of the bus (16). The second portion (subset L) contains at least one and preferably several devices (14).

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[Having described the invention, the following is claimed:] [1.]a plurality of devices, each for performing a function associated with protection of a vehicle occupant; andbus means for conveying communication for said devices, said bus means including first and second conductors;a first portion of

[Having described the invention, the following is claimed:] [1.]a plurality of devices, each for performing a function associated with protection of a vehicle occupant; andbus means for conveying communication for said devices, said bus means including first and second conductors;a first portion of said devices being daisy-chain connected, with respect to each other, along one of said conductors of said bus means;a second portion of said devices being connected in parallel, with respect to each other, across said first and second conductors of said bus means.