Variable speed local area network
CA 1338220 C · Owner: Sun Microsystems, Inc. · Inventors: Pflaumer, Michael Wolf
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A local area network is disclosed including apparatus and methods for transmitting data between a plurality of data processing resources (agents) coupled to a cable. An agent desiring to send data to a receiving agent transmits a request to send (RTS) data packet which includes a control character requesting to either high or low speed data communication. Utilizing the teachings of the present invention absent other predefined conditions a, transmitting agent capable of high speed communication requests a high speed data exchange with the receiving agent. The RTS data packet itself is transmitted at low speed. Upon receiving the RTS packet the receiving agent, must transmit a clear to send …
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- Granted April 2, 1996. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended April 2, 2013.
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