Self configuring computer network with automatic bus exchange of module identification numbers and processor assigned module numbers
April 21, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesModule for coupling computer-processors Common front-end control for a peripheral controller connected to a computer Method and apparatus for controlling access of a network transmission bus between a plurality of spaced apart computer stations Memory system with automatic memory configuration Self-configuring digital processor system with global system Multiprocessor computer system Patent #: 4564900 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/558779 filed on 12/06/1983US Classes:710/9, Address assignment340/825.52AddressingExaminersPrimary: Williams, Archie E. Jr.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 12/06 (20060101)G06F 15/177 (20060101) G06F 15/16 (20060101) AbstractIn a computer network having a system bus, a system processor connected to the system bus, and a plurality of local processors each connected to a respective local bus each having a plurality of interface cards attached thereto, each interface card includes an identification ROM. Each interface card responds to an initial reset signal enabling that interface card to respond to the same initial address. Each local processor outputs that initial address. The closest interface card of each local bus responds by transmitting information from its identification ROM to the requesting local processor, which then assigns an address to the closest interface card, which then automatically sets circuitry that enables the next closest interface card to respond to the initial address. The procedure is repeated to assign unique addresses to all of the interface cards. | |
