Scalable transport layer protocol for multiprocessor interconnection networks that tolerates interconnection component failure
US6615221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99948
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for data communication in a multi-controller environment is disclosed. The system and method utilize a sequence number protocol to filter duplicate packets, adapt to transient errors, and to reroute data packets to avoid hardware malfunctions. The system and method further employ a transaction database to track packet communication in accordance with the sequence numbers. Moreover, the system and method may be implemented in hardware or software to provide a transparent transport layer to higher level hardware layers. The system and method utilize sequence number domains and a bridging protocol to reduce requirements associated with maintaining sequence number threads.
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