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：US5586117A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-17

申请号：US262769

申请日：1994-06-20

Applicant: Brian C. Edem ,  Srinivas Kola

Inventor： Brian C. Edem ,  Srinivas Kola

IPC: H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L12/64 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H04L12/44 ,  H04L12/6418 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L49/351 ,  H04L69/323 ,  H04L2012/6437 ,  H04L2012/6451 ,  H04L2012/6454 ,  H04L2012/6459 ,  H04L49/205 ,  H04L69/18

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：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。

公开(公告)号：US5406559A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-11

申请号：US970313

申请日：1992-11-02

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 ,  H04J3/06

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

Abstract: A data transfer delay compensation system for a data communications system having a first transceiver and a second transceiver wherein the first transceiver includes circuitry for transferring an external cycle reference signal and a cycle delay signal to the second transceiver. The second transceiver includes circuitry for transmitting the received cycle reference back to the first transceiver a given time period after receipt of the cycle reference. The first transceiver receives the cycle reference transmitted from the second transceiver and measures a phase difference between the received cycle reference and the external cycle reference signal in order to update the cycle delay signal.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有第一收发器和第二收发器的数据通信系统的数据传输延迟补偿系统，其中所述第一收发器包括用于将外部周期参考信号和周期延迟信号传送到所述第二收发器的电路。 第二收发器包括用于在接收到循环参考之后的给定时间周期将接收的周期参考值发送回第一收发器的电路。 第一收发器接收从第二收发器发射的周期参考，并测量接收周期参考和外部周期参考信号之间的相位差，以更新周期延迟信号。

公开(公告)号：US5206947A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-27

申请号：US375053

申请日：1989-06-30

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

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

IPC: G06F7/24

CPC classification number: G06F7/24 ,  Y10S707/99937

Abstract: A stable sorting system and method for use with a sort accelerator having a rebound sorter as a merger is disclosed. The stable sorting system maintains an output order of records which have equal keys. This output order is the same order of those records as they entered the rebound sorter. Stable sorting is maintained in both the sorting and the merging operations of the sort accelerator. An additional byte is inserted between the key and the data of a record to preserve record order for records having equal keys.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于具有反弹分选机作为合并的排序加速器的稳定的分类系统和方法。 稳定的分拣系统保持具有相同键的记录的输出顺序。 这些输出顺序与进入反弹分拣机的记录顺序相同。 排序加速器的排序和合并操作都保持稳定排序。 键和记录的数据之间插入一个附加字节，以保留具有相等键的记录的记录顺序。

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。