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Method and apparatus for inserting empty memory cells into a data flow of network connections of a computer network

US7359325B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2001
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0896
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and an apparatus are provided for inserting empty memory cells into a data flow of network connections of a computer network. In one example, the method includes receiving an insertion request for an empty memory cell to be inserted into the data flow. A base connection identification (CID) associated with the insertion request is also received. An appropriate insertion scheme for carrying out the insertion request is determined. Based on the appropriate insertion scheme, the insertion request is sent to an insertion device that is configured to insert the empty memory cell into the data flow. The memory cell is inserted prior to traffic shaping of the data flow.

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