A method and an apparatus for timely and accurate processing of data in a network computing environment controlled by a running program and having a queuing mechanism established in a main storage. The main storage is in processing communication with an interface element having one or more adapters....http://www.google.com/patents/US6345325?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6345325 - Method and apparatus for ensuring accurate and timely processing of data using a queued direct input-output device