Packet-switched split computer having disassociated peripheral controller and plural data buses
US7783820B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/66
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network interface is described in which a single computer bus is split over a long distance into two or more intercommunicating buses. On one bus, processing and applications are provided and on the other remote bus, peripheral and local controllers are provided. The buses communicate through a series of: bridge, a first communications controller, a second communications controller, and bridge. Between the communications controllers, a communication path provides long distance communication via a packet-switched network.
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