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US3566363A
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Processor to processor communication in a multiprocessor computer system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1968-07-11
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-07-11
Abstract
Abstract IN A MULTIPROCESSOR COMPUTER SYSTEM, A MECHANISM IS PROVIDED ALLOWING INDIVIDUAL PROCESSOR UNITS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER VIA THE EXISTING STORAGE BUS MECHANISM. HARDWARE AND CONTROLS ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE INDIVIDUAL PROCESSORS, THE BUSSING MECHANISM AND WITHIN THE STORAGE MODULES WHEREBY A GIVEN PROCESSOR MAY SEND A MESSAGE OVER THE STORAGE BUS TO THE STORAGE MODULE AND THE STORAGE MODULE CONTROLS WILL INITIATE COMMUNICATION WITH THE INDICATED PROCESSOR UNIT UPON THE RECEIPT OF SUCH A MESSAGE.
Inventors
- 👤 Graham C Driscoll Jr
Bibliographic Details
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US
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CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/14; G06F13/16; G06F13/1605; G06F13/1652; G06F13/1663; G06F13/36; G06F15/00; G06F15/16; G06F15/163; G06F15/167
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |