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Method and apparatus for transmitting data to a node in a distributed data processing system

  • US 6,570,853 B1
  • Filed: 10/04/2000
  • Issued: 05/27/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for transmitting data from a source to a target node, wherein the target node has a buffer, the method comprising:

  • detecting a request to transmit data from the source node to the target node;

    responsive to detecting the request to transmit data to the target node, activating a timer;

    responsive to detecting an expiration of the timer, determining whether the buffer is available to receive the data, and responsive to determining whether the buffer is available, generating a buffer status signal.

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