An interface system for transferring information between a local area network and a system memory associated with a station attached to the network. The interface system includes a bus interface unit for implementing the transfer of information between the interface system and the memory system. An indicate...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US5608869?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5608869 - Method and apparatus for reliable descriptor chaining in a media access control/host system interface unit