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Scalable hardware scheduler time based calendar search algorithm

US7020657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2002
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus, program product and method that schedules movement of packets within network devices, such as network processors, includes a time based calendar in which a segmented hierarchical routine is used to identify the calendar location of the next flow queue from which a packet is to be forwarded.

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