Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1987-05-18
1989-08-15
Safourek, Benedict V.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
370 96, 34082554, H04J 302, H04J 316
Patent
active
048582301
ABSTRACT:
Multiport/multidrop computer communication is provided over a single communication facility between a plurality of central stations at a central location their respective remote stations at remote locations. Outbound transmissions are multiplexed from a multiport central modem to compatible multiport remote modems. The central stations are monitored to detect which one or ones have invited a response from a remote station and one central station is selected. A signal is sent to the remote modems indicating the selected central station. The signal is combined with the request to send of the invited remote computer associated with the selected central station to enable use of the return transmission lines. The request to send signal line idle or idle code stations are monitored to detect which central stations have invited a remote. Signaling is by RTS-DCD simulation in commercial modems. Another central station is selected if return transmission does not begin within a timer interval. Fast reset is provided if carrier persists after the return transmission has ended.
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Chin Wellington
Safourek Benedict V.
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