Scalable hardware scheduler time based calendar search algorithm
US7020657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2023 |
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- 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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