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Switching with transparent and non-transparent ports

US7421532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2005
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/309
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There are disclosed apparatus and methods for switching. Transparent and non-transparent ports are provided. Data units are transferred between the transparent ports, between the transparent and non-transparent ports, and between the non-transparent ports.

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