Computer having packet-based interconnect channel
AssigneeMicrolinc, LLC
InventorGautam Kavipurapu
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Abstract
A physically non-distributed microprocessor-based computer includes a microprocessor, and a random access memory device, a mass storage device, and an input-output port device, all operable from the microprocessor and including an interface for receiving and transmitting data in packet form. A novel packet-based data channel extends between the microprocessor and the interfaces of the devices to provide communication between the microprocessor and the devices. By varying the size of the packets in accordance with actual data transmission requirements improved computer performance is achieved.
Claims13
A physically non-distributed microprocessor-based computer system, comprising:
- a microprocessor;
- a random access memory device;
- a mass storage device;
- an input-output port device;
- said devices each being operable in conjunction with said microprocessor and including an interface for receiving and transmitting data in packet form;
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- a packet-based data channel extending between said microprocessor and said interfaces of said devices for providing simultaneous bi-directional communication between said microprocessor and said devices.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.