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Methods providing variable granularity for data flow control using a leaky bucket

US7477605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2003
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W28/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The method provides variable granularity to control data flow by using a scalar parameter to modify buffer capacity indicator. The scalar parameter allows for adjustment of the data flow control scheme and may be predetermined or dynamically set as desired or required for the particular system.

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