Method for distributing and recovering buffer memories in an asynchronous transfer mode edge device
US6208662A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5681
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of transmitting over virtual channels in an asynchronous transfer mode data received in the form of data packets which are assembled in addressable buffers. A single distribution and recovery queue is maintained in conjunction with a start distribution pointer, a finish distribution pointer and a recovery pointer which is initially set to the same place as the finish distribution pointer, free buffers being entered in the queue between the start and finish distribution pointers.
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