Backup gateway apparatus and home network system

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2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Bonzo, Bryce P. (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C370S219000

Reexamination Certificate

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06928576

ABSTRACT:
A backup gateway apparatus is provided in a home network, connected parallel to a gateway apparatus. The backup gateway apparatus detects when the gateway apparatus is malfunctioning. During the period when the gateway apparatus is malfunctioning, the backup gateway apparatus performs a partial backup function to maintain communication paths with outside lines, on behalf of the gateway apparatus.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5963540 (1999-10-01), Bhaskaran
patent: 6735619 (2004-05-01), Sawada
patent: 2002/0176355 (2002-11-01), Mimms et al.
U.S. Appl. No. 09/497,181 to Sawada, entitled “Home Network Gateway Apparatus and Home Network Device”, filed Feb. 3, 2000.

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