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Minimal connectivity parallel data processing system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5739869
This patent describes a method for use in the operation of a parallel data processing system. The system comprised of at least a two dimensional array of data processing cells, each of the cells comprising input and output communication signal lines for electrically coupling to at least all immediately neighboring cells, at least one cell disposed at a unique position at an edge of the array having input communication signal lines coupled to a predetermined logic state. The method involves determining by the control data processor that at least one of the cells of the array is inoperable.
Assignee:
NOV; NOV-91-001052; EDB-91-060001
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4964032
Application Number:
PPN: US s 7-270850
OSTI ID:
5739869
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English