Memory addressable data transfer network

摘要

A data transfer network for computers is disclosed which combines characteristics of both multi-port memory devices and local area networks. Each computer is coupled to the network via a data terminal. The terminal permits the network to appear to the computers as random access memory. Data written into this RAM by the computers is formatted by the terminals into serial data packets, which are shifted around a serially connected ring or loop of the terminals. The loop connected terminals form the network.