Network switch and components and method of operation

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2005-06-14

2009-11-17

Hsu, Alpus H (Department: 2419)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S401000, C370S463000, C709S246000, C709S250000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07620048

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is disclosed for transporting control information in a communications system. The apparatus comprises a network processor, a control point processor operatively coupled to the network processor, and a guided frame generated by the control point processor. The guided frame comprises a first section in which frame control information is placed and is used by the network processor to update at least one control register within the network processor; a second section carrying correlators assigned by the control point processor to correlate guided frame responses with their requests; a third section carrying one or a sequence of guided commands; and an End delimiter guided command.

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