Computer network switching system
Patent 5274631 Issued on December 28, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 11, 2011. 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.
March 11, 2011. 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 ReferencesBridging techniques for local area networks Multiple path multiplexed host to network data communication system Star local-area network system Inter-LAN connection apparatus and inter-LAN connection method Patent #: 5151897 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 667675 filed on 03/11/1991US Classes:370/401, Bridge or gateway between networks370/407Interconnected star couplersExaminersPrimary: Chin, WellingtonAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesH04L 012/46H04L 012/56 AbstractA network switching system is described. The network switching system comprises a first port coupled to a source, a second port coupled to a destination, and multiplexer means coupled to the first port and the second port for transferring data between the first port and the second port by selectively connecting the first port with the second port. The data is transferred from the source to the destination through the first port, the multiplexer means, and the second port. The network switching system further includes processing means coupled to the multiplexer means for assisting transmission of the data by receiving the data from the first port when the first port does not indicate a port for the destination. A method of transferring data from a source to a destination via a network switching system is also described.Other References
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