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Distributed processing of data frames by multiple adapters using time stamping and a central controller

US9407581B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2010
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/901
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and a method where a plurality of physically separate data receiving/analyzing elements receive data packets and time stamp these. A controlling unit determines a storing address for each data packet based on at least the time stamp, where the controlling unit does not perform the determination of the address until a predetermined time delay has elapsed after the time of receipt.

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