Multiplex communications – Data flow congestion prevention or control – Flow control of data transmission through a network
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-24
2008-10-28
Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Data flow congestion prevention or control
Flow control of data transmission through a network
C370S252000, C370S392000, C370S401000, C709S239000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07443796
ABSTRACT:
A forwarding agent is implemented on a router. The forwarding agent receives instructions from a service manager for redirecting packets that match the instructions. A packet is received that matches the instructions and the packet is redirected according to the instructions.
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Albert Mark
Menditto Louis F.
Nix Shannon
Tiwari Pranav
Tsang Tzu-Ming
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Chery Dady
Cisco Technology Inc.
Ngo Ricky
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