Multiplex communications – Channel assignment techniques – Details of circuit or interface for connecting user to the...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Nguyen, Brian (Department: 2661)
Multiplex communications
Channel assignment techniques
Details of circuit or interface for connecting user to the...
C370S419000, C370S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07072355
ABSTRACT:
A high-speed communication interface manages a parallel bus having N bus lines. N+1 communication lines are established. A maintenance operation is performed on one of the N+1 communication lines, while N of the N+1 communication lines is available for data from the N line bus. The communication line on which the maintenance operation is performed, is changed after the operation is complete, so that all of the N+1 communication lines are periodically maintained, without interfering with communications on N of the N+1 communication lines.
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Microprocessor
Haynes Mark
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Nguyen Brian
Rambus Inc.
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