Routing and rate control in a universal transfer mode network

Details Routing and rate control in a universal transfer mode network Routing and rate control in a universal transfer mode network

2007-12-18

2007-12-18

Vu, Huy D. (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Store and forward

C370S229000, C370S238000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10414199

ABSTRACT:
A method and a network for a universal transfer mode (UTM) of transferring data packets at a regulated bit rate are disclosed. The method defines a protocol that uses an adaptive packet header to simplify packet routing and increase transfer speed. The protocol supports a plurality of data formats. The network includes a plurality of modules that provide interfaces to various data sources. The modules are interconnected by an optic core with adequate inter-module links. The adaptive packet header is used for both signaling and payload transfer. The header is parsed to determine its function. Rate regulation is accomplished using each module control element and egress port controllers to regulate packet transfer. The protocol enables the modules to behave as a single distributed switch capable of multi-terabit transfer rates. The advantage is a high speed distributed switch capable of serving as a transfer backbone for substantially any telecommunications service.

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