Computer multiple communications port unit

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2000-11-09

2010-06-22

Bruckart, Benjamin R (Department: 2446)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

Reexamination Certificate

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07743125

ABSTRACT:
A multiple port unit includes plural peripheral communications ports and two network ports for connect the peripheral devices with at least one remote controlling computer. Multiple port unit further includes a controller which interrogates network links coupled to the network ports and alternately switching network links. The controller also interrogates computers coupled to the network links and ascertains that a computer controlling devices coupled to the communication ports is working properly.

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