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Collaborative state machine framework for use in a communication network

  • US 8,549,179 B2
  • Filed: 07/13/2004
  • Issued: 10/01/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/13/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. For use in a communication network, an apparatus comprising:

  • a processor comprising a state machine capable of transitioning between a plurality of states, wherein the plurality of states comprises at least two concurrent states, and wherein the plurality of states further comprises a correlation state capable of initiating transitions to the concurrent states and receiving results from execution of tasks associated with the concurrent states; and

    wherein the state machine is further capable of operating in the at least two concurrent states concurrently.

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