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Distributed packet switch for use in a network

US8295700B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2008
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0092
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A distributed packet switch to control data packet flows in a network is described. The distributed packet switch includes a means for operating over an asynchronous burst optical closed fiber medium. The distributed packet switch also includes at least one control system provided at a node to control data packet flow characteristics, such that the switch is configured to operate dependent on at least one efficiency parameter.

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