Abstract:
A loop digital data communications system in which a plurality of data processing units are connected in series with each other in the loop. Each data processor has a terminal device associated therewith for providing and receiving digital signals. The loop system also includes a loop controller connected in series in the loop with the data processors. The controller provides framed time division multiplexed channels for communication between terminal devices and a loop time delay to insure that each of the data processor transmits and receives signals in a selected channel over successive frames. The data processors are arranged to handle a plurality of synchronous data rates so that terminal devices at a plurality of data rates are serviced by the loop system. In addition, the data processors include a sampling technique so that asynchronous terminal devices may also be utilized with the system.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for the detection and control of errors occurring in two-dimensionally compressed image data, which method and apparatus take particular advantage of the data structure utilized in two-dimensionally compressed image data facsimile systems. The detection and control apparatus operates as an integral part of the facsimile system and is therefore implemented by a minimum amount of additional hardware.
Abstract:
A data processor for a time division multiplexed communications system. A plurality of such data processors are connected in series in a loop configuration, each having a data terminal associated therewith, for establishing a connection between data processors in a time division multiplexed channel. Each data processor demodulates the signal on the loop, extracts timing information from the loop signal and locates the channel to be used for establishing the connection between itself and another data processor. Each data processor in addition, regenerates and passes on data not intended for that data processor. Data found in the correct or selected channel is provided to the data terminal which may be a synchronous or an asynchronous device. Data from the terminal is inserted into the selected channel, modulated in accordance with a particular rule and transmitted onto the loop to another data processor operating in the selected channel.