Communication processor for a packet-switched network
CA 1323918 C · Owner: Klimek, Mark · Inventors: Ramsay, John; Walker, Scott; Costa, Samuel J. Jr.
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A packet switch and a communication processor for a packet-switched network. The packet switch includes input means for receiving data, a plurality of processing means for assembling the received data into packets storage means for, storing data packets bus means for permitting communication between each of said plurality of processing means and the storage means, and arbitration means. The arbitration means decides which of the plurality of processing means shall be granted access to the bus means, and includes programmable means for selectively and alterably designating any of at least two different levels of priority of access to the bus means for each of the plurality of processing …
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- Granted November 2, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 2, 2010.
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