Methods and apparatus for credit-based flow control
US7474613B2 · kind B2 · utility
4Cited by
6References
33Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/39
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for credit-based flow control. Techniques allow a receiver to provide buffer characteristic information to a sender using a single extended receiver ready signal. Multiple credits can be allocated using a single extended receiver ready signal as well. Counters and registers are used to allow for the accidental loss of extended receiver ready signals while still maintaining an accurate reflection of the types and numbers of buffers available.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.