Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Interrupt processing – Multimode interrupt processing
Reexamination Certificate
2003-12-19
2008-08-05
Phan, Raymond N (Department: 2111)
Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/
Interrupt processing
Multimode interrupt processing
C710S267000, C710S268000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07409483
ABSTRACT:
Machine-readable media, methods, and apparatus are described to issue message signaled interrupts. In some disclosed embodiments, a device generates message signaled interrupts in a manner that enables a device driver written with level-sensitive semantics to properly service the device despite the edge-triggered characteristics message signaled interrupts.
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PCT International Search Report; Filing Date: Aug. 12, 2004.
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Intel Corporation
Phan Raymond N
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