Active tap for directing distribution of data over data...

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2001-11-23

2010-06-22

Nguyen, Dustin (Department: 2454)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Bused computer networking

C370S254000, C370S502000, C333S109000

Reexamination Certificate

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07743170

ABSTRACT:
The present invention for data distribution relates to a network wherein a distributor, which may be an Ethernet switch, is used in combination with active taps and programmable logic controllers to increase data transfer speeds and the volumes of transmission using active branching elements, i.e., active taps, that are interconnected via a bus line.

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