Adaptive token release mechanism for ring networks

Details Adaptive token release mechanism for ring networks Adaptive token release mechanism for ring networks

1991-01-03

1992-10-13

Olms, Douglas W.

Multiplex communications

Wide area network

Packet switching

370 856, 370 854, 370 8515, 34082505, H04J 302

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051557258

ABSTRACT:
A token ring network in which the token release mechanism adapts to the status of the other stations in the ring. Rather than releasing the token at the end of the token holding period, the token-holding station requests permission to continue transmitting. If permission is not denied by another station desiring to use the network, the token-holding station continues to transmit without interruption. Both absolute and relative priority can be accommodated with this adaptive token release mechanism. The permission denied message preferably comprises a simple modification of the request for permission to continue message.

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