Multiplex communications – Data flow congestion prevention or control – Flow control of data transmission through a network
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-04
2006-04-04
Nguyen, Hanh (Department: 2668)
Multiplex communications
Data flow congestion prevention or control
Flow control of data transmission through a network
C370S236000, C370S395100, C370S410000, C709S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07023800
ABSTRACT:
Network congestion avoidance within aggregated channels is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method first transmits a packet associated with a first channel of a plurality of related channels from a source protocol layer (e.g., a source IP layer) of a source through a network (e.g., the Internet). Next, the method triggers an ECN event by the packet at the network. Finally, at least one channel is determined to have decreased packets transmitted therethrough, in response to the triggering of the ECN event (e.g., based on a congestion pricing criteria).
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Barham Paul R.
Key Peter
Laevens Koenraad
McAuley Derek
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Microsoft Corporation
Nguyen Hanh
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