Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for carrying out synchronous operation in a duplex-processor system which is comprised of at least a first processor and a second processor, the first processor executes processing of data along the sequence of the successive processing steps, in accordance with programs, which method comprises the steps of: (a) transferring the resultant data from the first processor to the second processor every time a processing step is completed; (b) storing each resultant data in a memory of the second processor, and; (c) causing the second processor to take over the data processing when an accident or trouble occurs in the first pro-cessor, and to start processing from one of the programs which exist nearest the occurrence of the accident or trouble, by utilizing the last updated resultant data stored in the memory.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A method for carrying out synchronous operation in a duplex-processor system which is comprised of at least a first processor and a second processor, the first processor executes processing of data along the sequence of the successive processing steps, in accordance with programs, which method comprises the steps of: (a) transferring the resultant data from the first processor to the second processor every time a processing step is completed; (b) storing each resultant data in a memory of the second processor, and; (c) causing the second processor to take over the data processing when an accident or trouble occurs in the first pro-cessor, and to start processing from one of the programs which exist nearest the occurrence of the accident or trouble, by utilizing the last updated resultant data stored in the memory.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the successive processing steps are segmented, in advance, by breakpoints of a job to be processed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
A method as set forth in claim 2, wherein a restart address is allotted, in advance, to each break point, and also to each program, and the second processor picks up the restart address allotted to the breakpoint which exists nearest the occurrence of the accident or trouble, and then, the second processor starts processing from the program which is specified by the same restart address.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method as set forth in claim 1, wherein the step (a) is performed by means of a communication interface adapter, which is comprised of a prallel/serial converter and contained in the first processor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as set forth in claim 4, wherein a serial/parallel converter is contained in the second processor, the parallel/serial converter and the serial/parallel converter being connected by means of single communication wires.