Patents by Inventor Ralf Berberich

Ralf Berberich has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Multiple processor computer
    Patent number: 6732213
    Abstract: A computer is provided that has a plurality of insertion cards that are interconnected via a bus. One insertion card includes a local processing unit and a first intermediate memory for intermediate storage of messages intended for the local processing unit, and a second intermediate memory for intermediate storage of messages originating from the local processing unit. A third intermediate memory and a fourth intermediate memory are provided for free message locations that are intended for or originate from the local processing unit. The second and the third intermediate memories are each provided with a respective intermediate memory extension in a local memory of the local processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Assignee: Force Computers GmbH
    Inventors: Heinz Günther, Reinhold Hofer, Ralf Berberich, Felix Schmidt, Karsten Kurpiers