Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Wilson, Yolanda L (Department: 2113)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C709S223000, C709S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07930584
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and program product determine a nodal fault along the boundary, or face, of a computing cell. Nodes on adjacent cell boundaries communicate with each other, and the communications are analyzed to determine if a node or connection is faulty.
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Archer Charles Jens
Pinnow Kurt Walter
Ratterman Joseph D.
Smith Brian Edward
International Business Machines - Corporation
Wilson Yolanda L
Wood Herron & Evans LLP
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