By Masking Or Reconfiguration Patents (Class 714/3)
- Backup or standby (e.g., failover, etc.) (Class 714/4.11)
- Isolate or remove failed node without replacement (e.g., bypassing, re-routing, etc.) (Class 714/4.2)
- Repair failed node without replacement (i.e., on-line repair) (Class 714/4.3)
- Remote repair (Class 714/4.4)
- Bus network (e.g., PCI, AGP, etc.) (Class 714/4.5)