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Method for fragmenting an incoming packet into a first outgoing packet and a second outgoing packet

US7986694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2004
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/168
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fragmenting an incoming packet for transmission as a first outgoing packet and a second outgoing packet includes storing a payload of the incoming packet in a plurality of storage units beginning in a first storage unit, transmitting the first outgoing packet being formed according to a predetermined portion of the payload stored in the first storage unit, and after transmitting the first outgoing packet, transmitting the second outgoing packet being formed according to a remaining portion of the payload stored in the storage units.

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