Patent ID: 6032210
Filing Date: 2000-02-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for transferring data, performed by a first input/output device in order to perform a data transaction with a host device, the method comprising the following steps:(a) receiving a first data transaction request from the host device;(b) stopping the first data transaction;(c) requesting a data second transaction with a second input/output device, including the following substep,(c.1) continuously asserting a request signal;(d) receiving a stop signal from the second input/output device while continuously asserting the request signal;(e) retrying the second data transaction with the second input/output device while continuously asserting the request signal; and,(f) upon completing the second data transaction with the second input/output device, releasing the request signals;wherein the request signal is continuously asserted without being released during performance of steps (c), (d) and (e).