Multiprocessor intelligent cell for a network which provides sensing, bidirectional communications and control

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A cell for use in a network which provides sensing, communications and control, comprising: input and output means coupled to said network for providing communication with said network; a memory; a processor coupled to said input and output means comprising: at least one arithmetic logic unit (ALU); a plurality of sets of registers, each set including an instruction (1) register and logic means coupled to each of said 1 registers for storing and interpreting instructions stored in said 1 registers; said 1 registers being coupled to said ALU said, sets of registers and said memory; timing means coupled to said sets of registers, ALU and memory for causing signals from any one set of said …