Patents by Inventor Ronald L. Stout

Ronald L. Stout 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 synchronized halt test arrangement
    Patent number: 4502116
    Abstract: A hardware and algorithm synchronizing arrangement comprising a subsystem synchronization interface circuit is disclosed for controlling the testing of multiple interconnected processors. The circuit permits the pausing of one processor to cause the other interconnected processors to pause as well. The circuit enables a synchronized resumption of the interconnected processors operations. Logic circuitry and signaling interconnections control individual and multiple simultaneous pauses and full duplex operation of a plurality of central control facilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1985
    Assignee: AT&T Bell Laboratories
    Inventors: Glenn D. Fowler, Patrick A. Shannon, Ronald L. Stout, Jean Yao