ATM cell-to-frame reassembly method and apparatus for overrun avoidance
US5790544A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5681
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An ATM cell-to-frame reassembly method and apparatus are provided for overrun avoidance. For each END ATM USER connection a value defining a maximum number of ATM cells is provided. After receiving an ATM cell for an END ATM USER connection, the maximum number of ATM cells value associated with the particular END ATM USER connection is identified. A current frame length including the received ATM cell is calculated and compared with the identified maximum number of ATM cells value associated with the particular END ATM USER connection. Reassembly of the frame is continued responsive to the calculated current frame length being less than or equal to the identified maximum number of ATM cells value. Reassembly of the frame is terminated responsive to the calculated current frame length being greater than the identified maximum number of ATM cells value.
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