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System and method for ensuring QOS in a token ring network utilizing an access regulator at each node for allocating frame size for plural transmitting applications based upon negotiated information and priority in the network

  • US 5,634,006 A
  • Filed: 10/11/1995
  • Issued: 05/27/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for transmitting information through a network of interconnected computers, comprising:

  • (a) means for storing network information in each one of said interconnected computers indicative of the quality of service required for a plurality of transmitting applications within said computers, including a priority for information to be transmitted in a token ring protocol; and

    (b) means, connected to said means for storing, for allocating a frame size for each one of said interconnected computers for said plurality of transmitting applications based on the information negotiated by a transport medium and said network of interconnected computers and the priority in said token ring protocol.

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