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System and method for providing multiple loss and service priorities

  • US 5,487,061 A
  • Filed: 06/27/1994
  • Issued: 01/23/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for implementing service class features in a packet switch, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving a data packet having a header;

    (b) checking an error code in an error code field of said packet header to determine if data errors occurred during transmission;

    (c) determining service class parameters based on information contained in said packet header; and

    (d) inserting said service class parameters in said error code field.

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