Patent ID: 6311184
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of processing input data to produce output data in a computer having a memory and coupled to a data storage device, the method comprising the steps of:activating a data processing function in the computer for controlling the processing of data;the data processing function transferring control to an input function in the computer for retrieving all input data into the memory of the computer prior to performing the data processing function;performing the data processing function on the input data in the memory of the computer after receiving control from the input function when it has completed, wherein the performing step further comprises the steps of generating output data and storing the output data in the memory of the computer;the data processing function transferring control to an output function in the computer for retrieving all of the output data from the memory of the computer and storing the output data prior to terminating the data processing function; andterminating the data processing function after receiving control from the output function when it has completed.