Forwarding ordered data packets with less delay
US7009989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system thereof for forwarding data packets according to an order of forwarding while lessening delays. A resource request corresponding to a first data packet that is first according to the order is generated. A first resource request corresponding to a second data packet that follows the first data packet according to the order is generated. Generation of a subsequent resource request for the second data packet is delayed for a specified time period. A second resource request for the second data packet is generated before the specified time period is due to expire when the first data packet is forwarded. In this manner, a delay attributable to the specified time period is lessened.
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