LAN with interoperative multiple operational capabilities

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07270641

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Two different communication protocols are interoperatively combined for use in a local area network (LAN). An enhanced protocol can be selected as an alternative to a common protocol during communication between enhanced nodes of the LAN. Signals communicated between nodes of the LAN in the first and second protocols create the appearance of valid activity in both protocols, and always communicate at least some valid information in one of the protocols and selectively communicate additional valid information in a second protocol. Preferably the signals applied in the second or enhanced protocol include signals which are inserted in such a way that they are transparent to the first protocol. Improved network management capabilities and data transfer rates are available as a result of the information communicated in the second protocol.

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  • DATAPOINT CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cox, William M San Antonio, TX 10 474
Fischer, Michael A San Antonio, TX 57 3048
McDougall, Floyd H San Antonio, TX 2 162

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