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Split transaction protocol for a bus system

US7675871B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2004
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2029

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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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