Title: Common data buffer system

Abstract: A high speed common data buffer system is described for providing an interface and communications medium between a plurality of computers utilized in a distributed computer complex forming part of a checkout, command and control system for space vehicles and associated ground support equipment. The system includes the capability for temporarily storing data to be transferred between computers, for transferring a plurality of interrupts between computers, for monitoring and recording these transfers and for correcting errors incurred in these transfers. Validity checks are made on each transfer and appropriate error notification is given to the computer associated with that transfer.

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Inventors: Byrne, Frank (Cocoa Beach, FL, US)

Application Number: 023437
Filing Date: 1979-03-23
Publication_date: 1981-03-03
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 710/100
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US Patent Ref:

3599162	Aug, 1971	Byrns et al.	364/200.
4034347	Jul, 1977	Prober, Jr.	364/200.

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Primary Examiner: Shaw, Gareth D.
Assistant Examiner: Heckler, Thomas M.
Attorney: Harrell; Thomas O., Manning; John R.