公开(公告)号：US09450894B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US14125203

申请日：2011-06-15

Applicant: Graham Edmiston

Inventor： Graham Edmiston

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/861 ,  H04L12/54 ,  H04L12/721 ,  H04L12/773

CPC classification number: H04L49/9057 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L45/40 ,  H04L45/60

Abstract: An integrated circuit device includes a cut-through forwarding module. The cut-through forwarding module includes at least one receiver component arranged to receive data to be forwarded, and at least one transmitter component arranged to transmit data stored within at least one transmitter buffer thereof. The cut-through forwarding module further includes at least one delimiter component arranged to trigger a transmission of frame data within the at least one transmitter buffer, upon receipt of a first number elements of a respective data frame by the at least one receiver component, the first number of data elements comprising a first predefined integer value.

Abstract translation: 集成电路装置包括一个直通转发模块。 切入转发模块包括布置成接收要转发的数据的至少一个接收器组件，以及布置成发送存储在其至少一个发射机缓冲器内的数据的至少一个发射机组件。 直通转发模块还包括至少一个限定器组件，其被布置成在由至少一个接收器组件接收到相应数据帧的第一数字元素时触发至少一个发射器缓冲器内的帧数据的传输， 第一数量的数据元素包括第一预定整数值。

公开(公告)号：US20160239362A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US14899595

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: Graham EDMISTON ,  Alan DEVINE ,  David MCMENAMIN ,  Andrew ROBERTSON ,  James Andrew Collier SCOBIE

Inventor： GRAHAM EDMISTON ,  ALAN DEVINE ,  DAVID MCMENAMIN ,  ANDREW ROBERSTON ,  JAMES ANDREW COLLIER SCOBIE

IPC: G06F11/07

CPC classification number: G06F11/079 ,  G06F11/0721 ,  G06F11/0751 ,  G06F11/0757 ,  G06F11/0772 ,  G06F11/28

Abstract: Apparatus suitable for detecting a fault in a processor comprises a monitor which receives input and output signals from the processor and generates a hash index key which is used to access entries in a hash table. The entries may include actions such as setting a timer so that the response of an output to a change of state of an input may be confirmed as valid within a specified time interval.

Abstract translation: 适用于检测处理器中的故障的装置包括监视器，其接收来自处理器的输入和输出信号，并产生用于访问散列表中的条目的散列索引关键字。 条目可以包括诸如设置定时器的动作，使得输出对输入状态的改变的响应可以在指定的时间间隔内被确认为有效。

公开(公告)号：US20160173335A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US14568321

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: GRAHAM EDMISTON

Inventor： GRAHAM EDMISTON

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/40

CPC classification number: H04L12/40202 ,  H04L41/0816 ,  H04L2012/40221

Abstract: The invention relates to network interface module and a method of changing network configuration parameters on-the-fly within a network device. The network interface module comprises: a processor core arranged to execute a set of threads, the set of threads comprising a port servicing thread arranged to service requests received from a network port of the network interface module; and a task scheduling component arranged to schedule the execution of threads by the processor core. The network interface module is arranged to receive an indication that at least one network configuration parameter for the network port is required to be changed, and upon receipt of such an indication to mask the port servicing thread from being executed by the processor core, and enable the at least one network parameter for the network port to be changed whilst the port servicing thread is masked.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种网络接口模块和一种在网络设备内即时更改网络配置参数的方法。 网络接口模块包括：被配置为执行一组线程的处理器核心，所述线程组包括端口服务线程，用于服务从网络接口模块的网络端口接收的请求; 以及布置成调度由处理器核心执行线程的任务调度组件。 网络接口模块被布置为接收要求改变网络端口的至少一个网络配置参数的指示，并且在接收到这样的指示以掩蔽端口服务线程不被处理器核心执行时，并使能 当端口维修线程被屏蔽时，用于要更改的网络端口的至少一个网络参数。

公开(公告)号：US20150117446A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14395718

申请日：2012-04-26

Applicant: Graham Edmiston

Inventor： Graham Edmiston

IPC: H04L12/947

CPC classification number: H04L49/251 ,  H04L45/40 ,  H04L49/1546 ,  H04L69/12

Abstract: The disclosure relates to cut-through forwarding module, an integrated circuit, a semiconductor device and a method of receiving and transmitting data frames in a cut-through forwarding mode. The cut-through forwarding module processes received data frames in data blocks. The module comprises a pre-loading unit for storing a first data block of a received data frame. The stored first data block may be pre-loaded by the pre-loading unit in a transmitter unit before a receiver unit receives a subsequent data frame. The processing unit controls the transfer of a first data block to the pre-loading unit and controls the use of a pre-loaded data block as a first data block of a data frame to be transmitted.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及直通转发模块，集成电路，半导体装置和以切入转发模式接收和发送数据帧的方法。 直通转发模块处理数据块中的接收数据帧。 该模块包括用于存储接收到的数据帧的第一数据块的预加载单元。 存储的第一数据块可以在接收机单元接收到随后的数据帧之前由预加载单元在发射机单元中预加载。 处理单元控制第一数据块到预加载单元的传送，并且控制使用预加载的数据块作为要发送的数据帧的第一数据块。

公开(公告)号：US20140233372A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14348254

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: Graham Edmiston ,  Hezi Rahamim

Inventor： Graham Edmiston ,  Hezi Rahamim

IPC: H04L12/24

CPC classification number: H04L41/0668 ,  H04L12/40019 ,  H04L12/40189 ,  H04L12/4035 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A real-time distributed network module arranged to provide an interface between at least one master application and at least one real-time distributed network. The real-time distributed network module comprises a first communications component arranged to transmit and receive real-time distributed network data over at least a first real-time distributed network connection, at least one further communications component arranged to transmit and receive real-time distributed network data over at least one further real-time distributed network connection at least one master application interface component arranged to provide an interface to the at least one master application, and at least one configuration component arranged to perform mapping of communication channels between the first communications component, the at least one further communications component and the at least one master application interface component. The at least one configuration component is further arranged to perform dynamic remapping of the communication channels between the first communications component, the at least one further communications component and the at least one master application interface, upon detection of a link failure within the real-time distributed network.

Abstract translation: 布置成提供至少一个主应用与至少一个实时分布式网络之间的接口的实时分布式网络模块。 所述实时分布式网络模块包括被布置成通过至少第一实时分布式网络连接来发送和接收实时分布式网络数据的第一通信组件，布置成发送和接收实时分布式网络数据的至少一个另外的通信组件 通过至少一个另外的实时分布式网络连接的网络数据，布置成提供到所述至少一个主应用的接口的至少一个主应用接口组件以及被配置为执行第一通信之间的通信信道的映射的至少一个配置组件 组件，所述至少一个另外的通信组件和所述至少一个主应用程序接口组件。 所述至少一个配置组件还被布置成在检测到实时内的链路故障时，在第一通信组件，所述至少一个另外的通信组件和至少一个主应用接口之间执行通信信道的动态重新映射 分布式网络。

公开(公告)号：US20140029625A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US14007861

申请日：2011-04-20

Applicant: Graham Edmiston

Inventor： Graham Edmiston

IPC: H04L12/863

CPC classification number: H04L47/623 ,  H04L45/40 ,  H04L49/1546 ,  H04L49/251 ,  H04L49/257

Abstract: An integrated circuit device comprising at least one cut-through forwarding module. The cut-through forwarding module comprises at least one receiver component arranged to receive data to be forwarded, and to generate a request for transmission of a block of data upon receipt thereof, and at least one controller unit arranged to execute at least one thread for processing requests generated by the at least one receiver component. The at least one controller unit is arranged to set a priority context for the at least one thread, and to schedule an execution of the at least one thread based at least partly on the priority context therefor.

Abstract translation: 一种包括至少一个直通转发模块的集成电路装置。 切入转发模块包括至少一个接收器组件，被布置为接收要转发的数据，并且在接收到数据块时产生对数据块的传输的请求，以及至少一个控制器单元，被配置为执行至少一个线程 处理由所述至少一个接收器组件产生的请求。 所述至少一个控制器单元被布置为至少部分地基于所述优先级上下文来设置所述至少一个线程的优先级上下文，并且调度所述至少一个线程的执行。

公开(公告)号：US10176012B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US14568298

申请日：2014-12-12

Applicant: Graham Edmiston ,  Dennis Martyn Gallop ,  Heinz Klaus Richard Wrobel

Inventor： Graham Edmiston ,  Dennis Martyn Gallop ,  Heinz Klaus Richard Wrobel

IPC: G06F9/48 ,  G06F9/54

Abstract: There is provided a network interface module, and a method of implementing deterministic response frame transmission therein. The network interface module comprises a processor core arranged to execute a set of threads, the set of threads comprising at least one transmit thread arranged to cause a response frame to be transmitted upon expiry of a minimum response period from a response triggering event occurring. The network interface module further comprises a timing component arranged to output a masking timeout signal indicating expiration of successive masking timeout intervals, and a masking component arranged to mask the transmit thread from being scheduled for execution by the processing core. The masking component being further arranged to receive the masking timeout signal output by the timing component and to unmask the transmit thread upon expiry of a masking timeout interval.

公开(公告)号：US09674032B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14348254

申请日：2011-11-04

Applicant: Graham Edmiston ,  Hezi Rahamim

Inventor： Graham Edmiston ,  Hezi Rahamim

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L12/40 ,  H04L12/403 ,  H04L12/437

CPC classification number: H04L41/0668 ,  H04L12/40019 ,  H04L12/40189 ,  H04L12/4035 ,  H04L12/437

Abstract: A real-time distributed network module arranged to provide an interface between at least one master application and at least one real-time distributed network. The real-time distributed network module comprises a first communications component arranged to transmit and receive real-time distributed network data over at least a first real-time distributed network connection, at least one further communications component arranged to transmit and receive real-time distributed network data over at least one further real-time distributed network connection at least one master application interface component arranged to provide an interface to the at least one master application, and at least one configuration component arranged to perform mapping of communication channels between the first communications component, the at least one further communications component and the at least one master application interface component. The at least one configuration component is further arranged to perform dynamic remapping of the communication channels between the first communications component, the at least one further communications component and the at least one master application interface, upon detection of a link failure within the real-time distributed network.

公开(公告)号：US09612881B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14672596

申请日：2015-03-30

Applicant: Graham Edmiston

Inventor： Graham Edmiston

IPC: G06F9/52 ,  G06F9/48 ,  G06F11/34

CPC classification number: G06F9/52 ,  G06F9/38 ,  G06F9/4843 ,  G06F11/3409 ,  G06F11/3466 ,  G06F2201/86 ,  G06F2201/88 ,  G06F2201/885

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are configured to perform unambiguous parameter sampling in a heterogeneous multi-core or multi-threaded environment by masking one or more thread requests; and, in response to bus activity ceasing for the one or more masked thread requests and completing any routine being processed for the one or more masked threads, processing a command by executing at least one of a command routine or a command thread, wherein the command routine or the command thread reads the parameter using thread atomicity with deterministic synchronization. One or more thread requests may be selected for masking by monitoring thread activity for each of a plurality of threads.

公开(公告)号：US09542263B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-10

申请号：US14494767

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Arthur Stuart Mackay ,  Graham Edmiston

Inventor： Arthur Stuart Mackay ,  Graham Edmiston

IPC: G06F11/10 ,  H03M13/00 ,  H03M13/09

CPC classification number: G06F11/1004 ,  H03M13/09

Abstract: An electronic device has a runtime integrity checker for monitoring contents of storage locations in an address range. The runtime integrity checker has a location selector for selecting the storage locations by generating addresses within the address range for locations to be checked, an interface unit coupled to the location selector for receiving the addresses for accessing the locations to be checked via a bus interface, and a processor coupled to the interface unit for retrieving the contents from the locations to be checked. A mask unit is provided for processing a mask for defining the locations to be checked based on bits in the mask. The hardware enables selective monitoring of non contiguous storage locations or data areas.

Abstract translation: 电子设备具有用于监视地址范围中的存储位置的内容的运行时完整性检查器。 运行时完整性检查器具有位置选择器，用于通过在地址范围内生成要检查的位置的地址来选择存储位置，耦合到位置选择器的接口单元，用于经由总线接口接收用于访问要检查的位置的地址， 以及耦合到接口单元的处理器，用于从要检查的位置检索内容。 提供掩模单元，用于根据掩模中的位来处理用于定义要检查的位置的掩码。 硬件可以选择性地监视不连续的存储位置或数据区域。