USB bandwidth monitor
US6618776B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4295
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and method for intercepting messages between the bus controller and a device attempting to connect over the bus. Based on the intercepted message, the existing device using bandwidth can determine whether it can relinquish some of its bandwidth allocation while maintaining sufficient transmission quality. Thus, the already connected devices will make the determination if they can relinquish bandwidth, to allow a new device to connect.
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