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Generating multiple data streams from a single data source

US8572278B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2007
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/201
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch having a first communications interface to receive a stream of data units, a buffer to store the payload portion of the data unit, a replicator to duplicate at least the payload portion of the data unit, and a second communications interface to enable access to the stream of data units by two or more terminals.

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