Patents Examined by Debra Chun
  • Local area network control block
    Patent number: 4750114
    Abstract: Local area network control block (LCB) hardware and a method is disclosed which forms a prime vehicle of intercommunication between controller coupled local area networks (LANs), comprising a plurality of computer systems. An LCB has a predetermined format and is assembled by the computer hardware to provide information to the controller regarding the routing and transfer of a variable quantity of data between LANs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1988
    Assignee: Honeywell Bull Inc.
    Inventor: Allen C. Hirtle