Methods and apparatus for servicing commands through a...

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2004-11-12

2008-03-18

Sparks, Donald (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Input/output data processing

Input/output command process

C710S040000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07346713

ABSTRACT:
In a first aspect, a first method is provided for servicing commands. The first method includes the steps of (1) receiving a first command for servicing in a memory controller including a plurality of memory ports, wherein the first command is of a first priority; (2) receiving a second command for servicing in the memory controller, wherein the second command is of a second priority that is higher than the first priority; (3) determining whether the first and second commands will be serviced through the same memory port; and (4) if the first and second commands will not be serviced through the same memory port, servicing the first and second commands during the same time period. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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