Multiplex communications – Data flow congestion prevention or control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-27
2005-09-27
Nguyen, Steven (Department: 2665)
Multiplex communications
Data flow congestion prevention or control
C370S235000, C709S229000, C709S232000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06950393
ABSTRACT:
A packet transfer apparatus for a network system is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a packet receiver that accepts an input of packets from a first network segment, a packet classifier that classifies packets based on their respective process flows, a packet discarder to discard packets and a packet sender that sends packets to a second network segment. Another aspect of the invention is a network system comprising a plurality of terminal nodes, at least one packet transfer unit effectively connected between at least two of said terminal nodes, said at least one transfer unit further comprising a packet classifier that classifies packets into their respective process flows. Yet another aspect of the invention is a method of transferring packets in a network comprising accepting an input of packets from a first network segment, classifying the packets based on their process flows, providing a unique process flow identification to packets belonging to a same process flow, discarding at least a packet, providing information to a packet classifier regarding the discarded packets, and stopping further transfer of packets having a same PFID as the discarded packet.
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Ben Nun Michael
Marko Reuven A
Abelman ,Frayne & Schwab
Nguyen Steven
P-Cube Ltd.
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