Methods and apparatus for providing a flow control system...

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2005-12-02

2009-11-24

Yao, Kwang B (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Flow control of data transmission through a network

C370S229000, C370S230000, C370S230100, C370S231000, C370S236000

Reexamination Certificate

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07623459

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of methods and apparatus for providing a flow control system for traffic flow in a wireless mesh network based on traffic prioritization are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

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