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Network centric quality of service using active network technology

US7561521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2004
Grant dateJul 14, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for improving network centric quality of service using active network technology are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes controlling how a packet is passed over at least one of the interfaces using a differentiated services portion of a network management architecture, monitoring a request for a Quality of Service (QoS) level from at least one QoS-aware application, and adjusting at least one service rate of packet travel controlled by the differentiated services portion based on at least one of the requested QoS level and an available bandwidth. In an alternate embodiment, the controlling of how a packet is passed over at least one of the interfaces includes using at least one of a queuing discipline, a class, and a filter.

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