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Method and system for quality-of-service based data forwarding in a data-over-cable system

  • US 6,442,158 B1
  • Filed: 05/27/1998
  • Issued: 08/27/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/27/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for routing data-packets in a data-over-cable system having a plurality of network devices, said method comprising the steps of:

  • determining one or more quality-of-service parameters associated with a data-packet;

    determining a bandwidth assigned to said quality-of-service parameters;

    forwarding said data-packet to a network device if said bandwidth is not exceeded; and

    caching said data-packet if said bandwidth is exceeded.

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