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Compact load balanced switching structures for packet based communication networks

CA 2590686 C · Owner: Hall, Trevor · Inventors: Hall, Trevor; Taebi, Sareh; Paredes, Sofia

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A switching node is disclosed for the routing of packetized data employing a multi-stage packet based routing fabric combined with a plurality of memory switches employing memory queues. The switching node allowing reduced throughput delays, dynamic provisioning of bandwidth and packet prioritization.

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  • Filed December 19, 2005 and granted May 21, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 19, 2025.
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FiledDecember 19, 2005
GrantedMay 21, 2013
Term endedDecember 19, 2025
Patent numberCA 2590686 C
Classification (IPC)H04L47/12 +2 more

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