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System for multiplexing prioritized virtual channels onto physical channels where higher priority virtual will pre-empt a lower priority virtual or a lower priority will wait

US5619647A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1994
Grant dateApr 8, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/5651
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system providing a multiple number of virtual channels in a computer system having a smaller number of physical channels. Multiple queues are provided that are mapped to channels. The mapping of the queues to the channels changes depending on the message traffic and priority of the queues. Queues of lower priority are preempted if a higher priority queue needs a channel.

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