Split Transaction protocol for a bus system
US6813251B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2019 |
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- 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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