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Multiple priority buffering in a computer network

  • US 20020075882A1
  • Filed: 06/15/2001
  • Published: 06/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/07/1998
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A buffer element for a communication network, the buffer element comprising:

  • a first buffer memory to store communication units corresponding to a first quality of service level;

    a second buffer memory to store communication units corresponding to a second quality of service level; and

    a buffer manager, coupled to the first buffer memory and the second buffer memory, to selectively store communication units in the first buffer and the second buffer based on a corresponding quality of service level of the communication units, and to retrieve communication units from the first buffer memory and the second buffer memory.

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