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Multiprocessor digital data processing system

CA 1333727 C · Owner: Sun Microsystems, Inc. · Inventors: Margulies, Benson I.; Goodman, Nathan; Lee, Linda Q.

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A multiprocessor digital data processing system comprises a plurality of processing cells arranqed in a hierarchy of rings. The system selectively allocates storage and moves exclusive data copies from cell to cell in response to access requests generated by the cells. Routing elements are employed to selectively broadcast data access requests, updates and transfers on the rings.

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  • Granted December 27, 1994. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 27, 2011.
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FiledNovember 8, 1988
GrantedDecember 27, 1994
Term endedDecember 27, 2011
Patent numberCA 1333727 C
Classification (IPC)G06F15/16 +2 more

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19891992199519982001200420072010Application filedNov 8, 1988Patent grantedDec 27, 1994Term endedDec 27, 2011

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