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Apparatus and method for dynamic channel mapping and optimized scheduling of data packets

  • US 20040160971A1
  • Filed: 11/26/2003
  • Published: 08/19/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of combining a plurality of streams into a digital multiplex, wherein one or more of said streams includes packets sequenced and timed for continuous real-time presentation, said method comprising:

  • determining that a next packet of a real-time stream is to be transmitted before other next packets of said plurality of streams based on a deadline;

    determining whether a buffer has capacity to accept said next packet;

    selecting said next packet for transmission as a portion of said digital multiplex if said buffer has capacity; and

    selecting one of said other next packets for transmission as a portion of said digital multiplex if said buffer has no capacity.

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