Multi-device apparatus synchronized to the slowest device
CA 1203918 A · Owner: Western Electric Company, Incorporated · Inventors: Thompson, Dennis J.
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Abstract, A synchronous apparatus synchronized to the operation of the slowest device is disclosed comprising a, plurality of devices such as first-in first out buffer memories (FIFOs) connected to at least one synchronizing mechanism such as a full adder circuit. Each device generates a signal to indicating readiness to operate and a signal indicating completion of operation. Each device receives a signal causing the device to operate and a signal causing the device to stop operating. The synchronizing mechanism generates the operate signal upon sensing the readiness signals of all the devices and continues to generate the operate signal while at least one of the ready signals is sensed. …
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- Granted April 29, 1986. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 29, 2003.
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