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Split Transaction protocol for a bus system

US6813251B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 1999
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2213/4002
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of and apparatus for communicating between a host and an agent. The method includes the step of performing a first transaction between a host controller and a hub. The hub is operable to perform a single transaction with an agent based on the first transaction. The method then includes the step of performing a second transaction between the host controller and the hub. The second transaction is based on the single transaction.

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