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System for selecting interfaces on a priority basis

US4485436A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1981
Grant dateNov 27, 1984
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/374
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Adapter interfaces (ADAPT) and line driver interfaces (RDVP and RDVC) are divided into subgroups within a pyramid type of architecture. Each subgroup is provided with independent preselection means for determining the path through the pyramid from the CCU BUS to the adapter to be serviced first.

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