Process for networking computers and/or computer networks and networking systems
US5218600A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/437
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a process for interconnecting computers and/or computer networks, the occurrence of an interruption in the network system is detected. A redundant connection is activated as a function of said interruption. The redundant connection is inactive in undisturbed operation. The presence of an interruption is detected by determining whether a data signal appears within a predetermined period of time at the connectors of a redundant connective device. Different criteria are provided to interrupt a closed connecting ring generated by the activation of the redundant connecting device when the initial interference in the network system is eliminated.
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