Technique for deallocation of memory in a multicasting environment
US7260095B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/901
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique deallocates memory in a multicasting environment, such as within a network device. The technique involves tracking the slowest member of a plurality of multicast members designated to receive an input packet or flow and, other than a deallocation request presented by the slowest member, blocking all deallocation requests from being allowed.
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