Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes interception circuitry for intercepting an incoming signal corresponding to an instruction from a processor element to a PCI device. Respond circuitry provides a response to the incoming signal back to the processor element and the response is either an acceptance of the incoming signal or a refusal of the incoming signal based on a flow control between the data processing apparatus and the PCI device. Forward circuitry performs a transmission, to the PCI device, of an outgoing signal corresponding to the command after the response has indicated acceptance of the incoming signal.

Abstract: A method and system for distributing electronic ticket status information over a network to a remote subscriber portable computing device for a live event includes providing an electronic ticket manager application to a subscriber for installation on the remote subscriber portable computing device. Ticket data for the live event is received over the Internet with a transmission server which has a microprocessor and a memory that stores a remote subscriber's preferences for ticket information format and destination address. The microprocessor filters the ticket data based on past live events and other subscribers who have attended past live events with the subscriber in a group seating arrangement. The microprocessor generates an alert that activates the portable computing device to display a message that suggests the subscriber may attend the live event and invite other subscribers to sit with the subscriber at the event.