Method for interfacing an ATM network to a PC by implementing the ATM segmentation and reassembly functions in PC system software

摘要

The present invention describes a method and an apparatus for segmenting and reassembling ATM data. The invention uses the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer to perform segmentation and reassembly of data. By using the CPU of a computer, the present invention reduces the amount of hardware needed to perform transmission and reception of ATM data.