Method and apparatus for hardware forwarding of LAN frames over ATM networks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6970468
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10698684

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A multiported LAN switch comprised of legacy local area network ports and ATM ports. Each ATM port comprising a hardware forwarding engine for bridging LAN frames from the LAN ports to the ATM port. The hardware forwarding engine converts layer 2 protocols between the dissimilar ports expediently, without requiring intervention by a microprocessor. A substantial performance gain is attained compared to microprocessor controlled format converters. Both LAN emulation and virtual LANs are supported.

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  • FACEBOOK, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doidge, Dennis Albert Apex, NC 8 172
Ervin, Jim P Raleigh, NC 10 336
Henderson, Douglas Ray Raleigh, NC 10 436
Ku, Edward Hau-chun Cary, NC 14 563
Patel, Pramod Narottambhai Cary, NC 6 168
Rash, Joseph M Wake Forest, NC 11 453
Reiss, Loren Blair Raleigh, NC 15 421
Ryle, Thomas Eric Raleigh, NC 17 527

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