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Register access in distributed virtual bridge environment

US8447909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2010
Grant dateMay 21, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/741
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods to perform a register access are described. A particular method includes receiving a data frame at a bridge element of a plurality of bridge elements in communication with a plurality of server computers. The data frame may include a register access request and may be forwarded from a controlling bridge in communication with the plurality of bridge elements. A register may be accessed and execution of the register access request may be initiated in response to receiving the data frame.

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