Packet switched router architecture for providing multiple simultaneous communications
US6683876B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/3018
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A novel packet switched routing architecture for establishing multiple, concurrent communications between a plurality of devices. Any number of devices are coupled to a central packet switched router via links. Due to the nature of these tightly coupled links, high data rates can be achieved between devices and the packet switched router with minimal pins. Any device can communicate to any other device via the packet switched router. The packet switched router has the capability of establishing multiple communication paths at the same time. Hence, multiple communications can occur simultaneously, thereby significantly increasing the overall system bandwidth.
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