Multiplex communications – Communication techniques for information carried in plural... – Adaptive
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2009-10-06
Pham, Brenda (Department: 2416)
Multiplex communications
Communication techniques for information carried in plural...
Adaptive
C370S235000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07599391
ABSTRACT:
A rate adaptation layer (RAL) module for converting from a first interface operating at a first rate to a second interface operating at a second rate comprises first and second input/output (I/O) modules that communicate with the first and second interfaces, respectively. A repeater module receives symbols from the first I/O module, and transmits the symbols n times to the second I/O module, where n is determined by the first and second rates. A pull-down module receives symbols from the second I/O module and selectively extracts symbols to be communicated to the first I/O module.
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