Systems and methods for intelligent discard in a communication network
US8320930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/5067
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for optimizing system performance of capacity and spectrum constrained, multiple-access communication systems by selectively discarding packets are provided. The systems and methods provided herein can drive changes in the communication system using control responses. One such control responses includes the optimal discard (also referred to herein as “intelligent discard”) of network packets under capacity constrained conditions. Some embodiments provide an interactive response by selectively discarding packets to enhance perceived and actual system throughput, other embodiments provide a reactive response by selectively discarding data packets based on their relative impact to service quality to mitigate oversubscription, others provide a proactive response by discarding packets based on predicted oversubscription, and others provide a combination thereof.
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