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Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/ – Access arbitrating – Access prioritizing

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C710S113000, C370S462000

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06990541

ABSTRACT:
An arbitration unit includes an input unit, a selection unit and an output unit. The input unit may receive a plurality of input requests on a plurality of inputs. The selection unit may prioritize inputs into a priority order and may also select up to two of the input requests having a higher priority than others of the plurality of input requests during a current arbitration cycle. The output unit may provide an output indicative of which of the plurality of input requests were selected. During a subsequent arbitration cycle, the selection unit may reprioritize the plurality of inputs depending upon which of the plurality of input requests were selected.

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