18176467. RING NETWORK simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
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RING NETWORK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Taiki Shinohara of Yokosuka Kanagawa (JP)
Hirohisa Kusano of Mitaka Tokyo (JP)
RING NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18176467 titled 'RING NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a ring network system where communication devices are connected in a ring topology, allowing for data transmission in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions.
- The ring network includes communication devices with first and second Ethernet interfaces connected to adjacent devices on either side in the ring.
- Each communication device can transmit and receive data to and from other devices on the ring network using the Ethernet interfaces.
- The first communication device transmits a frame in a clockwise direction from its second Ethernet interface and a frame in a counterclockwise direction from its first Ethernet interface in a specific time period.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in industrial automation systems, smart grid networks, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficient data transmission in a ring network topology, ensuring reliable communication between devices.
Benefits
The ring network system provides redundancy and fault tolerance, as data can flow in both directions around the ring, reducing the risk of network failures.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of high-speed communication networks for large-scale industrial operations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be traditional ring network topologies used in telecommunications systems.
What are the specific technical requirements for implementing this technology?
To implement this technology, communication devices must have dual Ethernet interfaces and be capable of transmitting and receiving data in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions within the ring network.
How does this technology compare to other ring network solutions currently available on the market?
This technology offers improved fault tolerance and redundancy compared to traditional ring networks, as data can flow bidirectionally around the ring, reducing the risk of network disruptions.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, a ring network includes a plurality of communication devices. Each of the plurality of communication devices has first and second Ethernet interfaces respectively connected to adjacent communication devices on one side and on the other side in the ring, and a host device that can transmit and receive data to and from other communication devices on the ring network using the first and second Ethernet interfaces. The plurality of communication devices includes a first communication device that transmits, in a first time period, a first frame from its second Ethernet interface in a clockwise direction and transmits a second frame from its first Ethernet interface in a counterclockwise direction.
