Signaling for timely forwarding in packet switching network with a common time reference

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PATENT NO 6385198
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09124663

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This invention describes a method for controlling the creation of data paths of predefined capacity that is needed for timely forwarding of packets in networks where the switches maintain a common time reference. The invention describes a signaling controller that is responsive to a setup request by computing a route of switches for data transmission, and a transmission schedule, which consists of predetermined time frames in which the switches along the route may forward packets of said setup request. The invention describes a switch signaling controller, which operates in every switch and which sends and is responsive to messages regarding reserving and releasing bandwidth on the switch's ports. The invention describes a protocol by which end-stations, gateways, signaling controller, and switch signaling controllers communicate to establish paths of specified capacities; and algorithms for processing signaling messages and finding transmission schedule in the network.

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  • SYNCHRODYNE NETWORKS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ofek, Yoram Riverdale, NY 44 3188
Shacham, Nachum Palo Alto, CA 9 487

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