Multiplex communications – Pathfinding or routing – Switching a message which includes an address header
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Pham, Chi (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Pathfinding or routing
Switching a message which includes an address header
C370S392000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10117418
ABSTRACT:
A method of linking at least two network switches is disclosed, wherein each network switch switches data traffic of a plurality of devices, through a plurality of couplings. The method comprises the steps of generating a data stream including an identifier to be sent from a first to a second network switch, generating a number identifying one of the couplings from the identifier, and using the identified coupling for transfer of the data stream.
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