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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 27, 2000
Filed:
Apr. 15, 1998
Mark Steven Brandt, Laguna Beach, CA (US);
Christopher John Harrer, Downingtown, PA (US);
Sarah Knerr Inforzato, Downingtown, PA (US);
Michael Thomas Kain, Chester Springs, PA (US);
Frances Ann Laukagalis, Philadelphia, PA (US);
James Joseph Leigh, Wyncote, PA (US);
Charles Austin Parker, Exton, PA (US);
Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Abstract
An improved high-speed data communications system is provided having software functions which permit a Network Data Path Interface to work in conjunction with a Distributed System Service application and a Network Provider application for enhancing data transfers to a Input/Output module and Network Processor. The improved Network Data Path Interface functions involve transmitting data outward to Channel Adapters via the use of shared buffers which can be re-used after utilization, and also receiving data by the sharing of buffers between a Distributed System Service application software unit, a Network Provider unit, and the Network Data Path Interface, enabling data to be received by the Network Provider for transferral to the Distributed System Service application unit.