US4219873A
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Process for controlling operation of and data exchange between a plurality of individual computers with a control computer
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1976-10-15
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Granted: 1980-08-26
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Expires: 1996-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A computer system comprises a control or supervisory computer and a plurality of individual computers which are connected to and cooperate with each other under control of a process which establishes a three phase operation. In a control phase only the control computer operates, executes its program and informs the individual computers which function they must carry out during the next phase, the autonomous phase. In the autonomous phase the individual computers simultaneously and independently fulfill their assigned functions and report completion thereof to the control computer. Finally, a communication phase is utilized for a data exchange between the computers.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf Kober
- 👤 Herbert Kopp
- 👤 Christian Kuznia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:31
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F15/00; G06F15/16; G06F15/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of operating a computer system in which a control computer and a plurality of individual computers each have a memory, and switching devices are connected between the inputs and outputs of the memories and the control computer, comprising the steps of: executing a program with the control computer to inform the individual computers of the respective processes they are to carry out; simultaneously and independently operating the individual computers through their assigned processes; generating a stop signal with each individual computer upon completion of the assigned process; transmitting the stop signals to the control computer; and exchanging data between the individual computers under the control of the control computer.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
A method of operating a computer system in which a control computer and a plurality of individual computers each have a memory, and switching devices are connected between the inputs and outputs of the memories and the control computer, comprising the steps of: executing a program with the control computer to inform the individual computers of the respective processes they are to carry out; simultaneously and independently operating the individual computers through their assigned processes; generating a stop signal with each individual computer upon completion of the assigned process; transmitting the stop signals to the control computer; and exchanging data between the individual computers under the control of the control computer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of exchanging data is further defined as: determining the number of stop signals received by said control computer; and exchanging data only after determining that all stop signals have been received.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of exchanging data is further defined as: determining the number of stop signals received by said control computer; and exchanging data upon receipt of the stop signals from predetermined ones of said individual computers.
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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) | 1983-08-26 | 1984-02-25 | 1984-08-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-26 | 1988-02-25 | 1988-08-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-26 | 1992-02-25 | 1992-08-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |