Memory sharing mechanism based on priority elevation

Details Memory sharing mechanism based on priority elevation Memory sharing mechanism based on priority elevation

2008-06-24

2008-06-24

Sparks, Donald (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Control technique

C370S229000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07392355

ABSTRACT:
The present invention discloses a memory sharing mechanism based on priority elevation. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an apparatus and method for transporting packets of data in a communication device, wherein each packet is assigned one of several priorities and received based on memory state information. The method comprises the steps of storing the received packets in a memory and modifying the assigned priority of any of the packets causing congestion within the memory.

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