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Message index descriptor

US6629229B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2001
Grant dateSep 30, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/387
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit comprising a memory, a queue, and a translator. The memory may be configured to store a message at an address at least as great as a base address. The queue may be configured to store a descriptor, wherein the descriptor is configured to have (i) an index, (ii) a routing field, and (iii) fewer bits than the address. The translator may be configured to translate between the address and the index.

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