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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 1996
Filed:
Apr. 18, 1994
Michael D May, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2EJ, GB;
Brian J Parsons, Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HY, GB;
Peter W Thompson, Horfield, Bristol BS7 ODE, GB;
Christopher P Walker, Portishead, Avon BS20 9LD, GB;
Other;
Abstract
A computer device comprises a processor for executing a plurality of concurrent processes each comprising a sequence of instructions, memory including RAM, at least one message link having input and output pins for connection to a device separate from said computer device and for transmitting message packets sequentially between the computer device and said separate device, and communication control circuitry coupled to said processor, to said memory, and to said message link. The memory provides a plurality of addressable virtual communication links. The communication control circuitry is operable: