Multiplex communications – Channel assignment techniques – Adaptive selection of channel assignment technique
Patent
1995-04-11
1997-12-16
Treat, William M.
Multiplex communications
Channel assignment techniques
Adaptive selection of channel assignment technique
370431, 370436, 348 7, 39520009, H04J 316
Patent
active
056993625
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus that retrieves data from a plurality of long-term memory devices and delivers the data to a packet network over a plurality of channels, wherein each of the channels has a specific bandwidth requirement. The apparatus comprises a storage device adaptor which is connected to the long-term storage devices (such as disk systems, CD ROM, etc.). The adaptor reads data responsive to a selected channel from a storage device to a location in a buffer memory. A network interface reads data from the location in the buffer memory, formats the data, and sends the data to the packet network. A controller selects the channel in such a way that all channels receive their required bandwidth. The controller includes a table having a plurality of entries, wherein each entry may contain a channel identification. All channels have at least one entry in the table, and channels that require more bandwidth have multiple entries in the table.
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Coulter Kenneth R.
Johannesen Michael B.
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
Treat William M.
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