Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240097938). RING NETWORK simplified abstract
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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 20240097938 titled 'RING NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a ring network system where communication devices are connected in a ring configuration, allowing 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 each side.
- Each communication device has a host device for transmitting and receiving data within the ring network.
- The first communication device transmits frames in opposite directions during different time periods.
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in:
- Industrial automation systems
- Smart grid networks
- Traffic control systems
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as:
- Data transmission efficiency in ring networks
- Redundancy and fault tolerance in communication systems
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved data transmission reliability
- Enhanced network performance
- Simplified network configuration and management
Potential Commercial Applications
The ring network technology could be utilized in:
- Telecommunication networks
- Data centers
- Transportation systems
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of ring topologies in Ethernet networks, where data is transmitted in a circular manner to improve network efficiency.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to traditional Ethernet networks?
The patent application does not provide a direct comparison between this ring network system and traditional Ethernet networks in terms of performance, scalability, or cost-effectiveness.
What are the potential limitations of implementing this technology in large-scale networks?
The patent application does not address the scalability of the ring network system or potential challenges in deploying it in extensive communication infrastructures.
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.
