Full access to memory interfaces via remote request
US7047370B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/59
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for enabling a processor to access a memory not directly coupled to the processor. According to the technique, a local processor accesses a remote memory by issuing a memory request that contains an indicator that indicates the request is addressed to the remote memory. The request is then transferred to a remote memory management unit (MMU) coupled to the remote memory. The remote MMU acts as a proxy and issues the memory request to the remote memory on behalf of the local processor. The results of the request, if any, are returned to the local processor.
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