Constructing protocols with alternative functions

Author

Lin, Huai-An

Author_Institution

Bell Commun. Res., Piscataway, NJ, USA

Volume

40

Issue

4

fYear

1991

fDate

4/1/1991 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

376

Lastpage

386

Abstract

The author describes a method for designing communication protocols which can perform several distinct functions, but are limited to the execution of one function at a time. The construction of such a protocol consists of two steps: (1) developing a component protocol for each function to be included, and (2) integrating the components into the target protocol. The integration involves the resolution of potential component competition and process synchronization problems. A sufficient condition for the safety of the integrated protocol is also discussed. This design method is simple to use and promotes reuse of existing protocols. The construction of two protocols-the call setup phase of a data link control protocol and a portion of the CCITT´s X.21 Recommendation-is demonstrated

Keywords

protocols; CCITT; X.21 Recommendation; call setup phase; data link control protocol; process synchronization; protocols; safety; sufficient condition; Buildings; Communication system control; Data communication; Data security; Design methodology; Protocols; Safety; Sufficient conditions; Telecommunication network reliability; Testing;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computers, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9340

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/12.88459

Filename

88459