Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2663)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
C370S386000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07027413
ABSTRACT:
A system and method for discovering nodes in an M×N torus interconnection fabric of nodes is provided. The method comprises probing an M×N torus interconnection fabric, wherein M and N are integer values and said interconnection fabric includes a first plurality of nodes forming an x-axis and a second plurality of nodes forming a y-axis; and identifying a location of a first node relative to the x and y axes. The computer system comprises an M×N array of nodes, wherein M and N are integer values; and a plurality of interconnects connecting the M×N array. A first plurality of nodes in the M×N array form an x-axis in the M×N array, a second plurality of nodes in the M×N array form a y-axis in the M×N array, and a first node in the M×N array is configured to probe the M×N array to identify a location of the first node relative to the x-axis and the y-axis.
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Ng Christine
Ngo Ricky
Sun Microsystems Inc.
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