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Data processing system, data processing method, and apparatus

US8527681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2007
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/845
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data processing system may include a first data path and a second data path. A set of components may include a system component and a partner component, each having a communication interface for communicating data. The components are operable in a synchronized mode and a non-synchronized mode with respect to each other. The set may further include a configuration control system connected to the system component and the partner component, for controlling the set to be in a synchronized mode configuration or a non-synchronized mode configuration. The configuration control system may include a first path selector module connecting the communication interface of the system component to the first data path and the second data path and a partner path selector module connecting the communication interface of the partner component to the first data path and the second data path. The path selector modules may be arranged to enable, depending on the configuration, communication of data to the respective component via one or more selected data path, selected from the first data path and the second data path, and to inhibit communication via the not selected data paths.

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