Multiplex communications – Channel assignment techniques – Combined time and frequency assignment
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-07
2006-03-07
Pezzlo, John (Department: 2662)
Multiplex communications
Channel assignment techniques
Combined time and frequency assignment
C370S443000, C370S478000, C398S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07009991
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for reserving bandwidth in a network includes a series of elements. A demand matrix is calculated, for bandwidth requirements based upon communication needs among a plurality of nodes on the network. An integer number of time slots is provided, aligned around the network. Bandwidth is reserved for node-to-node communication based upon the demand matrix. The reserving of bandwidth reserves bandwidth between two nodes based upon time-slot alignment. Transmission is scheduled between the two nodes by reservation of wavelengths and time slots.
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Moshe Oren
Shachar Shlomo
Matisse Networks
Pezzlo John
Squire Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.
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