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Method/apparatus for interfacing two remotely disposed devices coupled via transmission medium with first and second commands transmitted without first checking receiving device for readiness

  • US 6,182,166 B1
  • Filed: 08/25/1997
  • Issued: 01/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/25/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of communicating a plurality of commands from a first device to a second device over a data communication link coupling the first and second devices, the plurality of commands including at least a first command and a second command, the method comprising the step of:

  • (A) transmitting the first and second commands over the data communication link from the first device to the second device in a single data transmission such that only a single propagation delay through the data communication link is incurred in transmitting both the first and second commands over the data communication link, wherein the first and second commands are transmitted without first checking whether the second device is ready to receive the first and second commands.

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