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Network node and packet control method

US9253112B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/28
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

To control a timing of transmitting real-time packets, it is provided a network node for transferring a packet, comprising: ports for inputting and outputting a packet to be transferred; a buffer memory for temporarily storing the input packet; a search engine for determining a port from which the input packet is output; and a timing adjusting unit for adjusting a difference in period of time needed from reception of a specific type of packet to transmission thereof.

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