Dynamic memory allocation for assigning partitions to a logical port from two groups of un-assigned partitions based on two threshold values
US6892284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99956
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory is divided into a number of partitions. The partitions are grouped into a first group of partitions and a second group of partitions. When required by a port, a partition is assigned to the port from a pool of un-assigned partitions. The pool of un-assigned partitions comprises of un-assigned partitions from the first group of partitions and un-assigned partitions from the second group of partitions. The un-assigned partitions from the first group of partitions are assigned to the port until a first threshold is reached. The un-assigned partitions from the second group of partitions are assigned to the port after the first threshold is reached. A second threshold is used to limit a total number of partitions assigned to the port.
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