Device interface controller for intercepting communication between a microcomputer and peripheral devices to control data transfers
April 11, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesShared direct memory access controller Direct memory access module for a controller Segmented storage logging and controlling for random entity selection Disk address controller Bus-organized computer system with independent execution control I/O Controller for transferring data between a host processor and multiple I/O units Interrupt system for peripheral controller Memory access control system I/O Adapter with direct memory access to I/O control information Direct memory access method for use with a multiplexed data bus InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 06/705456 filed on 02/25/1985US Classes:710/22Direct Memory Accessing (DMA)ExaminersPrimary: Williams, Archie E. Jr.Assistant: Phung, Anh Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG06F 13/26 (20060101)G06F 13/28 (20060101) G06F 13/20 (20060101) AbstractAn apparatus for use with a DMA controller includes a device interface controller having therein both general and specific command programs, and device bus interface. The apparatus is arranged to intercept all communication signals between the DMA controller and a microcomputer associated therewith. | |
