Method and apparatus for multiplexing data packets
CA 2586837 C · Owner: Baker, Matthew P. J. · Inventors: Bucknell, Paul; Moulsley, Timothy J.; Baker, Matthew P. J.
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Data packets having different assigned priorities are multiplexed by operating a queue for each different priority of data packet and assembling groups (80) of the data packets for transmission. Each group has two portions. A first portion (90) of the group is populated with data packets selected from one or more of the queues according to a first rule and a second portion (95) of the group is populated with data packets selected from one or more of the queues according to a second rule. Preferably the first portion contains data packets having the highest priority, and the second portion contains a selection of the data packets having a lower a priority. Selection of data packets …
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- Filed November 4, 2005 and granted January 6, 2015. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended November 4, 2025.
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