Flow control
US6643717B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F13/4286
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for controlling a transmitter for a serial data port is provided. The method includes receiving a set of data at the serial data port. The data in the set of data is compared with a selected pattern of bits. When data in the set of data matches the selected pattern of bits, a bit in a register is set. When the bit in the register is set, transmissions stop. The method further includes processing the set of data to determine a flow control state. When processing the set of data determines that the flow control state is a first state, transmissions re-start.
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