Logical output queues linking buffers allocated using free lists of pointer groups of multiple contiguous address space
US6088745A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2205/064
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data transfer system efficiently allocates contiguous address spaces in a destination storage area to packets by maintaining a plurality of lists from which different amounts of contiguous address spaces are allocated. List selection is made based on known or presumed packet characteristics. By arranging different lists to supply contiguous address spaces in different amounts based on packet-specific characteristics, over-allocation of address space may be reduced considerably while contiguous address space is guaranteed on a continuous basis.
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