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Composite data-processing system using multiple standalone processing systems

US4709328A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1985
Grant dateNov 24, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F15/167
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Two different data-processing systems are interconnected into a composite system by a shared memory in the address space of each, and by a virtual channel which generates interrupts so that each system can control the other. Each system can execute standalone programs. In addition, one of them acts as an emulated terminal for the other, and also as a system console for the other.

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