Communication bridging between devices via multiple bridge elements
US9588931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L1/1671
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to communication bridging between devices via multiple bridge elements. An embodiment of an apparatus includes a transmitter element to transmit data, and multiple bridge elements, the bridge elements including a first bridge element to receive data from the transmitter element and a second bridge element to provide data to a receiver. The bridge elements provide for one or more of translation of one or more commands for an operation from the transmitter element, wherein translation of commands includes handling of a command intended for the receiver, and pre-fetching of one or more data for the operation from the receiver.
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