Multiplex communications – Data flow congestion prevention or control – Flow control of data transmission through a network
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Chin, Wellington (Department: 2664)
Multiplex communications
Data flow congestion prevention or control
Flow control of data transmission through a network
C398S049000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06985443
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for alleviating congestion in a computer network. The network includes a plurality of nodes interconnected by communication links, which communicate in accordance with at least an optical layer protocol and a second protocol layer. The method begins by receiving a signal in accordance with the optical layer protocol and determining if local forwarding capacity is available to forward the signal in accordance with the second protocol layer. If the local forwarding capacity is unavailable, the method continues by forwarding the signal in accordance with the optical layer protocol to another node having excess capacity so that the other node can forward the signal in accordance with the second protocol layer.
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Chin Wellington
Mayer Fortkort & Williams PC
Mayer, Esq. Suart H.
Pham Brenda
Photuris, Inc.
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