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Method and system for pipelining packet selection

US7006513B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2001
Grant dateFeb 28, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/52
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for selecting packets comprises pipelining execution of packet selection processes so that execution of each of the packet selection processes occurs at different levels of a scheduling hierarchy. At least two different packets are selected at two different times in response to execution of the packet selection processes.

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