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Port independent data transaction interface for multi-port devices

US7100002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2003
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/1673
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A port independent data transaction interface for multi-port devices is provided. The port independent data transaction interface includes a command channel that receives command data and a source id. The source id indicates a source device that transmitted the command data. In addition, a data-in channel is included that receives write data and a write source id. Similar to the source id, the write source id indicates a source device that transmitted the write data. The port independent data transaction interface further includes a data-out channel that provides read data and a read id. The read id indicates a source device that transmitted a read command corresponding to the read data. The port independent data transaction interface utilizes the source id to associate command data with corresponding write data and read data.

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