Segmented protection system and method
US6928584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/2051
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A segmented protection system and method. The invention comprises a plurality of Processing Modules arranged in series along a Protection Bus. A number of Protection Groups may be formed along the Protection Bus, with each Protection Group comprising at least one Protection Processing Module and at least one Working Processing Module. Upon failure of the Working Processing Module, the Protection Processing Module substitutes for the failed Working Processing Module.
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