公开(公告)号：USRE39812E1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11192461

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Srinivas Kola

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Srinivas Kola

IPC: H04L12/413

CPC classification number: H04L12/413 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04L69/24

Abstract: An apparatus matches the configuration of a first station of a local area network to the configuration of the second station of the local area network. The first station detects a protocol advertisement from the second station that indicates a protocol in which the second station is capable of operating. The first station compares the indicated protocol of the second station to a protocol in which the first station is capable of operating. The first station determines, when the result of the comparison is negative, which of the first station and the second station is a higher priority station. The first station advertises, to the second station, a protocol capability of the first station, The first station changes the advertised protocol capability of the first station when it is determined that the first station is the higher priority station. The first station waits for the advertised protocol capability of the second station to change when it is determined that the second station is the higher priority station.

Abstract translation: 一种装置将局域网的第一站的配置与局域网的第二站的配置相匹配。 第一站检测到来自第二站的协议通告，其指示第二站能够操作的协议。 第一站将第二站的指示协议与第一站能够操作的协议进行比较。 当比较结果为负时，第一站确定第一站和第二站中的哪一个是较高优先级站。 第一站向第二站通告第一站的协议能力，当确定第一站是较高优先级站时，第一站改变第一站的通告协议能力。 当确定第二站是较高优先级站时，第一站等待第二站的通告协议能力改变。

公开(公告)号：USRE39405E1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US09443250

申请日：1999-11-12

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley

IPC: H04L12/413

CPC classification number: H04L12/6418 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L49/351 ,  H04L69/18 ,  H04L69/323 ,  H04L2012/6437 ,  H04L2012/6451 ,  H04L2012/6454 ,  H04L2012/6459

Abstract: Support for a mixed network environment is provided which can contain multiple isochronous and/or non-isochronous LAN protocols such as isochronous-ethernet, ethernet, isochronous-token ring, token ring, other isochronous-LAN or other LAN systems. Support for a mixed environment includes a protocol detection mechanism which is embodied in a handshaking scheme. This handshaking scheme determines the signalling capability at the end points of the link and implements the correct protocol. This enables isochronous nodes and hubs to automatically detect the presence of ethernet, token ring, or other LAN equipment at the other end of the network cable. If this detection occurs, the isochronous LAN equipment will fall-back to a LAN compliant mode of operation. Typically, only the hub will have the capability of operating in different networking modes, such as ethernet, Token Ring isochronous modes. The hub will listen for some form of identification from the attached nodes as to the type of service to provide—isochronous or non-isochronous; ethernet, token ring or other LAN service.

Abstract translation: 提供对混合网络环境的支持，其可以包含多个等时和/或非等时LAN协议，诸如等时以太网，以太网，等时令牌环，令牌环，其他同步LAN或其他LAN系统。 对混合环境的支持包括以握手方式体现的协议检测机制。 该握手方案确定链路端点的信令能力，并实现正确的协议。 这使得同步节点和集线器能够自动检测网络电缆另一端的以太网，令牌环或其他LAN设备的存在。 如果发生此检测，同步LAN设备将落后于LAN兼容操作模式。 通常，只有集线器将具有在不同组网模式下运行的能力，例如以太网，令牌环等时模式。 集线器将从连接的节点监听某种形式的标识，以提供提供同步或非同步的服务类型; 以太网，令牌环或其他LAN服务。

公开(公告)号：US5185886A

公开(公告)日：1993-02-09

申请号：US765464

申请日：1991-09-25

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Richard P. Helliwell

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Richard P. Helliwell

IPC: G06F7/36

CPC classification number: G06F7/36 ,  Y10S707/99937

Abstract: A control system and method for use with a sort accelerator having a rebound sorter as a merger in disclosed. The control system allows records to be efficiently and effectively transferred between processing elements and record storage elements of a rebound sorter. The control system allows consecutive groups of records to be sorted in the rebound sorter without mixing records from separate groups. The control system also pipelines records through the sorter by allowing different groups of records to input into the rebound sorter directly adjacent to each other.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有反弹分选机的排序加速器作为合并的控制系统和方法。 控制系统允许在处理元件之间有效地有效地传送记录，并记录回弹分拣机的存储元件。 控制系统允许连续的记录组在反弹分拣机中排序，而不会混合来自不同组的记录。 控制系统还通过允许不同的记录组直接输入到相邻的反弹分拣机中，通过分拣机来管理记录。

公开(公告)号：US5617418A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-01

申请号：US146729

申请日：1993-11-01

Applicant: Ramin Shirani ,  Brian C. Edem

Inventor： Ramin Shirani ,  Brian C. Edem

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04Q1/30

CPC classification number: H04L12/6418 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L49/351 ,  H04L69/323 ,  H04L2012/6437 ,  H04L2012/6451 ,  H04L2012/6454 ,  H04L2012/6459 ,  H04L69/18

Abstract: Support for a mixed network environment is provided which can contain multiple isochronous and/or non-isochronous LAN protocols such as Isochronous-Ethernet, Ethernet, isochronous-token ring, token ring, other isochronous-LAN or other LAN Systems. Support for a mixed environment includes a protocol detection mechanism which is embodied in a handshaking scheme. This handshaking scheme determines the signalling capability at the end points of the link and implements the correct protocol. This enables isochronous nodes and hubs to automatically detect the presence of Ethernet, token ring, or other LAN equipment at the other and of the network cable. If this detection occurs, the isochronous LAN equipment will fall-back to a LAN compliant mode of operation. Typically, only the hub will have the capability of operating in different networking modes, such as Ethernet, Token Ring isochronous modes. The hub will listen for some form of identification from the attached nodes as to the type of service to provide--isochronous or non-isochronous; Ethernet, token ring or other LAN service.

Abstract translation: 提供对混合网络环境的支持，其可以包含诸如等时以太网，以太网，等时令牌环，令牌环，其他等时LAN或其他LAN系统的多个等时和/或非等时LAN协议。 对混合环境的支持包括以握手方式体现的协议检测机制。 该握手方案确定链路端点的信令能力，并实现正确的协议。 这使得同步节点和集线器能够自动检测网络电缆的另一个和网络上的以太网，令牌环或其他LAN设备的存在。 如果发生此检测，同步LAN设备将落后于LAN兼容操作模式。 通常，只有集线器将具有以不同组网模式运行的能力，例如以太网，令牌环等时模式。 集线器将从连接的节点收听某种形式的标识，以提供提供同步或非同步的服务类型; 以太网，令牌环或其他LAN服务。

公开(公告)号：US5559796A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-24

申请号：US396445

申请日：1995-02-28

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley

IPC: H04J3/06 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04J3/26

CPC classification number: H04J3/0626 ,  H04J3/0632 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L2012/6454 ,  H04L2012/6459

Abstract: A network for transferring packet data in a frame structure, preferably mixed with isochronous data. The frame structure is a continuously repeating structure, with each frame having a number of time slots. Certain ones of the time slots are available for transmitting packet data. The packet data is re-timed, e.g., by using a FIFO to output the data nibble-wise as required by the frame structure. Information about variability in delays at the transmitting end is sent to the receiving end. The receiving end uses the information to eliminate the variability, such as by a variable delay FIFO, thus restoring/recreating the original packet and IFG timing. Preferably, the frame structure is translated to and from a packet structure to permit the present invention to be used with previously available packet circuitry such as a media access controller and a hub repeater circuit.

Abstract translation: 用于以帧结构传送分组数据的网络，优选地与等时数据混合。 帧结构是连续重复的结构，每个帧具有多个时隙。 某些时隙可用于发送分组数据。 分组数据被重新定时，例如通过使用FIFO来按照帧结构的要求以数字方式输出数据。 关于发送端的延迟变化的信息被发送到接收端。 接收端使用信息来消除可变性，例如通过可变延迟FIFO，从而恢复/重新创建原始分组和IFG定时。 优选地，帧结构被转换成分组结构并且从分组结构转换为允许本发明与先前可用的分组电路一起使用，诸如媒体接入控制器和集线器中继器电路。

公开(公告)号：US5544324A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-06

申请号：US969911

申请日：1992-11-02

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley

IPC: H04J3/12 ,  H04J3/14 ,  H04J3/22 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/64 ,  G06F13/36 ,  H04L5/22

CPC classification number: H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L2012/6427 ,  H04L2012/6437 ,  H04L2012/644 ,  H04L2012/6448 ,  H04L2012/6459

Abstract: A data communication system, such as a local area network, is provided with a capability of transmitting isochronous data. Preferably the system conveys both isochronous data and non-isochronous data by time-multiplexing the data into a recurring frame structure on a four-bit nibble basis. Bandwidth available for a particular isochronous source/sink is selectable and sustainable with a predefined granularity. Data rates can be adjusted by using "rate adjustment" time slots which can transmit data in some frames and "no data" in other frames. A particular time frame or template is provided which accommodates isochronous data, non-isochronous data, D channel data, maintenance data and frame synchronization signals. Non-isochronous operation and bandwidth allocation is independent and transparent to the isochronous data activity. Frame timing can be coordinated with one or more reference clock signals, e.g., from a public telephone or wide area network. A buffer can convert between the source/sink or hub circuitry data rates and the data rates for transmission over the physical media which, for a given type of data, is discontinuous on a small time scale.

Abstract translation: 诸如局域网的数据通信系统被提供有传输同步数据的能力。 优选地，系统通过以四位半字节的方式将数据进行时分复用为循环帧结构来传送同步数据和非等时数据。 可用于特定等时源/汇的带宽可以预定义的粒度来选择和持续。 可以通过使用可以在某些帧中传送数据的“速率调整”时隙和其他帧中的“无数据”来调整数据速率。 提供了一个特定的时间框架或模板，其中包含等时数据，非等时数据，D通道数据，维护数据和帧同步信号。 非同步操作和带宽分配对于同步数据活动是独立的和透明的。 帧定时可以与一个或多个参考时钟信号协调，例如来自公共电话或广域网。 缓冲器可以在源/汇或集线器电路数据速率和数据速率之间进行转换，以便通过物理介质进行传输，对于给定类型的数据，它们在小时间尺度上是不连续的。

公开(公告)号：US5349684A

公开(公告)日：1994-09-20

申请号：US918871

申请日：1992-07-22

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Richard P. Helliwell ,  John T. Johnston ,  Richard F. Lary

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Richard P. Helliwell ,  John T. Johnston ,  Richard F. Lary

IPC: G06F7/24 ,  G06F7/36

CPC classification number: G06F7/36 ,  Y10S707/99931 ,  Y10S707/99937

Abstract: A speed and memory control system and method for use with a sort accelerator having a rebound sorter. The speed and memory control system includes a variable length shift register which utilizes circulating RAM indexing, tag extraction lookahead features to speed up access of records, and merge lookahead and memory management features to provide quick and effective storage of records.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有回弹分拣机的排序加速器的速度和记忆控制系统和方法。 速度和存储器控制系统包括可变长度移位寄存器，其利用循环RAM索引，标签提取前瞻特征来加速记录的访问，并且合并前瞻和存储管理特征以提供记录的快速和有效的存储。

公开(公告)号：US5111465A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-05

申请号：US374349

申请日：1989-06-30

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Richard P. Helliwell ,  John T. Johnston ,  Richard F. Lary

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Richard P. Helliwell ,  John T. Johnston ,  Richard F. Lary

IPC: G06F11/10 ,  G06F7/00 ,  G06F7/24 ,  G06F11/08

CPC classification number: G06F11/08 ,  G06F11/10 ,  G06F7/00

Abstract: A data integrity checking system and method for use with a sort accelerator having a rebound sorter as a merger. The data integrity checking system checks the integrity of data which has been processed by a sorting system wherein unsorted data has been received from and sorted data has been delivered to a host processor. Parity valves and checksum schemes are used. Sorted data is also checked for proper sorting by a sort order checker.

Abstract translation: 一种数据完整性检查系统和方法，用于具有反弹分类器作为合并的排序加速器。 数据完整性检查系统检查已经由分类系统处理的数据的完整性，其中已经接收到未排序的数据，并且已经将数据排序到主处理器。 使用平衡阀和校验和方案。 排序数据也会被排序顺序检查器进行正确排序。

公开(公告)号：USRE39395E1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US09173582

申请日：1998-10-15

Applicant: Geetha N. K. Rangan ,  Debra J. Worsley ,  Richard Thaik ,  Brian C. Edem

Inventor： Geetha N. K. Rangan ,  Debra J. Worsley ,  Richard Thaik ,  Brian C. Edem

IPC: H04J3/14

CPC classification number: H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L2012/644 ,  H04L2012/6454 ,  H04L2012/6459

Abstract: A data communication system, such as a local area network, is provided with a capability of transmitting isochronous data. Preferably the system conveys both isochronous data and non-isochronous data by time-multiplexing the data into a recurring frame structure on a four-bit nibble basis. An efficient encoding scheme permits transmission of both isochronous and non-isochronous data over existing media, such as twisted pair, without degrading bandwidth previously achieved for non-isochronous data over the same media, such as using an ethernet system. Bandwidth available for a particular isochronous source/sink is selectable and sustainable with a predefined granularity. The arriving data is de-multiplexed at the hub into separate channels for handling the separate streams by appropriate hardware. Preferably, the present invention can be implemented in a fashion that is transparent to already-installed media access controllers. Preferably, some components of the system can detect the frame-transmission capability of other components and, if such capability is lacking, can fall back to a mode compliant with existing capabilities.

Abstract translation: 诸如局域网的数据通信系统被提供有传输同步数据的能力。 优选地，系统通过以四位半字节的方式将数据进行时分复用为循环帧结构来传送同步数据和非等时数据。 有效的编码方案允许在诸如双绞线之类的现有介质上传输同步和非等时同步数据，而不会降低先前通过同一介质（例如使用以太网系统）对非同步数据实现的带宽。 可用于特定等时源/汇的带宽可以预定义的粒度来选择和持续。 到达的数据在集线器处被解复用为单独的信道，以通过适当的硬件来处理单独的流。 优选地，本发明可以以对已经安装的媒体访问控制器透明的方式来实现。 优选地，系统的一些组件可以检测其他组件的帧传输能力，并且如果缺乏这种能力，则可以回到符合现有能力的模式。

公开(公告)号：US5440556A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-08

申请号：US146723

申请日：1993-11-01

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley ,  Michael S. Evans

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Debra J. Worsley ,  Michael S. Evans

IPC: H04L12/56 ,  H04L7/00 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04J3/06

CPC classification number: H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L2012/6437 ,  H04L2012/6448 ,  H04L2012/6459

Abstract: A data communication system, such as a local area network, is provided with a capability of transmitting isochronous data. The system conveys both isochronous data and non-isochronous data by time-multiplexing the data into a recurring frame structure on a four-bit nibble basis. The arriving data is de-multiplexed at the hub into separate channels for handling the separate streams by appropriate hardware. When no calls are in progress, a low power mode enables two ends of a network link to reduce power consumption by transmitting a single pulse once every 125 microseconds in lieu of transmitting an entire cycle template. Synchronization while in low power mode allows circuitry at both ends of a network link to remain synchronized to a single reference clock.

Abstract translation: 诸如局域网的数据通信系统被提供有传输同步数据的能力。 该系统通过以4比特半字节将数据时分复用为循环帧结构来传送同步数据和非同步数据。 到达的数据在集线器处被解复用为单独的信道，以通过适当的硬件来处理单独的流。 当没有呼叫进行时，低功率模式使网络链路的两端通过每125微秒传输一次脉冲来代替传输整个周期模板来降低功耗。 在低功耗模式下的同步允许网络链路两端的电路与单个参考时钟保持同步。