Patent ID: 6076117
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A computer network comprising:a) a plurality of computers, each having a unique address and being capable of generating addressed data packets intended for delivery to another one of said computers, each of said computers including an interface having a data output and a broadcast input;b) a plurality of data channels, each of which is connected to said data output of one of said computers, each of said data channels for receiving addressed data packets generated by said one computer;c) a broadcast channel connected to said broadcast input of each of said computers; andd) a network hub including (1) a plurality of ports each of which is connected to a respective one of said data channels for receiving addressed data packets and (2) a broadcast output connected to said broadcast channel;said network hub for sequentially merging addressed data packets received at each of said ports into a stream of data packets and for providing said stream of data packets to said broadcast channel for delivery to each of said computers.