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Bandwidth reservation for multiple file transfer in a high speed communication network

  • US 5,949,758 A
  • Filed: 06/03/1997
  • Issued: 09/07/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for controlling bandwidth reservation in a communication network (1) for constant-bitrate transmission of data units between two endnodes over a transmission line (5), characterized by the steps oftracing (15) said transmission line during transmission of a data unit between said endnodes;

  • determining (16) the bandwidth utilization of said transmission line;

    calculating (19) a bandwidth value for the following transmission of a data unit between said endnodes which is based on said bandwidth utilization;

    storing (18) said bandwidth value up to said following transmission;

    wherein calculation of a new bandwidth value is based on said determined bandwidth utilization and said stored bandwidth value.

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