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QoS scheduler and method for implementing quality of service with cached status array

  • US 20030081544A1
  • Filed: 11/01/2001
  • Published: 05/01/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/01/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A scheduling method for implementing Quality-of-Service (QoS) scheduling for a plurality of flows with a cached status array and a plurality of calendars for scheduling said flows, said scheduling method comprising the steps of:

  • storing an active flow indicator for each calendar entry in a calendar status array (CSA);

    storing a subset of said active flow indicators from said calendar status array (CSA) in a cache; and

    updating calendar status array (CSA) based upon a predefined calendar range and resolution; and

    utilizing said subset of said active flow indicators to determine a flow of a calendar for servicing.

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