Concurrent multi-protocol i/o controller
CA 1291576 C · Owner: Estrada, Suzanne L. · Inventors: Ploger, Robert R. Iii; Estrada, Suzanne L.
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Abstract, The improved I/O controller includes a data processing element for executing a sequence of stored program instructions to control the transfer of data between respective ones of a plurality of I/O devices and the host computer. The controller further includes a memory element for storing the program instructions and parameter tables associated with the transfer of data. A first sequence of stored program instructions defines a first communications protocol and a second sequence of stored program instructions defines a second communications protocol. A first control table is associated with a first I/O device, for relating the first device to the first program instructions and a …
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- Granted October 29, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 29, 2008.
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