Multiplex communications – Diagnostic testing – Of a switching system
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Yao, Kwang Bin (Department: 2667)
Multiplex communications
Diagnostic testing
Of a switching system
C370S419000, C709S228000, C709S230000, C709S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06859439
ABSTRACT:
Channel-to-channel communications is provided by integrating channel-to-channel functionality into one or more communication channels of a computing environment which may include heterogenous computer systems. The one or more channels having the integrated CTC function are non-dedicated channels also capable of conventional channel functionality. Work units at such channels are forwarded to either the CTC function or the channel function based on work unit type. Further, a facility is provided for automatically deciding which of the first channel and the second channel is to provide the CTC function for a CTC connection. Partition-to-partition communication can also be accomplished using the integrated CTC function by establishing an internal logical path between a first logical partition and the CTC function and a second logical path between a second logical partition and the CTC function.
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Driever Patricia G.
Flanagan John R.
Jewett Robert P.
Gonzalez, Esq. Floyd A.
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & & Mesiti P.C.
Ly Anh Vu H
Radigan, Esq. Kevin P.
Yao Kwang Bin
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