Event-driven cell scheduler and method for supporting multiple service categories in a communication network
US5793747A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5679
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The event scheduler (100; 200) and method (300) of the present invention solve the problem of mixing multiple service categories on the same physical link or media by utilizing a calendar queue scheduling method (i.e., based on prior actual transmission times of previous packets). The event-driven cell scheduler is, for example used in an asynchronous transfer mode ATM network and may, for example, be embodied in software, hardware and firmware.
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