Endpoint packet scheduling system
US7339923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of transmitting packets over a network includes steps of partitioning a transmission interval into discrete time slots and reaching agreement between a transmitting node and receiving node as to when the transmitting node will transmit packets. The intended receiving node sends a reception map to the transmitter indicating time slots that have not yet been allocated. The transmitter proposes a delivery schedule including time slots that it will use for transmission. After agreement by the receiving node, the transmitter transmits packets according to the agreed-upon schedule. Other transmitters can similar arrange to transmit during time slots not already allocated for the receiving node.
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