Dynamic traffic-based packet analysis for flow control
US7257080B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus comprising a plurality of first counters, a second counter, and a logic circuit. The plurality of first counters may each be configured to increment a first value in response to receiving one of a plurality of incoming data packets on an associated port. The second counter may be configured to increment a second value in response to a highest value of said first values being incremented. The logic circuit may be configured to generate an output representing a volume of packet traffic in response to the plurality of first values and the second value. The output signal generally indicates which of a plurality of ports is best suited for implementing flow control.
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