Bounded minimal latency for network resources without synchronization
US7933202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/32
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for bounded minimal latency for network resources without synchronization are provided. In one embodiment, a method for managing data traffic between nodes in an asynchronous network comprises: receiving a data request message at a first port of network switch; storing information about the data request message in a memory at the network switch; forwarding the data request message to a producer node; receiving a data message at a second port of the network switch; determining whether the data message is responsive to the data request message; when the data message is responsive, forwarding the data message from the network switch; and when the data message is not responsive, blocking the data message from being forwarded from the network.
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