18424376. PATH SELECTION FOR PACKET TRANSMISSION simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
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PATH SELECTION FOR PACKET TRANSMISSION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Anurag Agrawal of Santa Clara CA (US)
John Andrew Fingerhut of Cary NC (US)
Xiaoyan Ding of Lantau Island (HK)
PATH SELECTION FOR PACKET TRANSMISSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18424376 titled 'PATH SELECTION FOR PACKET TRANSMISSION
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a network interface device with programmable packet processing pipeline circuitry to determine the best path to transmit a packet based on network traffic. The device uses Deficit Round Robin (DRR) to make these decisions.
- The device includes a multi-stage pipeline with a first stage managing multiple paths associated with child nodes, a second stage managing multiple paths associated with child nodes, and at least one child node associated with the determined path.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Network interface device with programmable packet processing pipeline circuitry.
- Determination of packet transmission path based on network traffic using Deficit Round Robin (DRR).
- Multi-stage pipeline with first and second stages managing multiple paths associated with child nodes.
Potential Applications:
The technology can be applied in:
- Network routers
- Data centers
- Internet service providers
Problems Solved:
- Efficient packet transmission path determination
- Load balancing network traffic
- Optimizing network performance
Benefits:
- Improved network efficiency
- Enhanced data transmission speeds
- Better network resource utilization
Commercial Applications:
Title: "Enhanced Network Traffic Management Device for Improved Performance" Potential commercial uses include:
- Networking equipment manufacturers
- Telecommunication companies
- Cloud service providers
Prior Art:
Readers can explore prior art related to network traffic management devices, programmable packet processing pipelines, and Deficit Round Robin (DRR) algorithms.
Frequently Updated Research:
Stay updated on research related to network traffic optimization, packet processing technologies, and network performance enhancement.
Questions about Network Traffic Management Technology:
1. How does the programmable packet processing pipeline circuitry improve network efficiency? 2. What are the key advantages of using Deficit Round Robin (DRR) for determining packet transmission paths?
Original Abstract Submitted
Examples described herein relate to a network interface device comprising a multi-stage programmable packet processing pipeline circuitry to determine a path to transmit a packet based on relative network traffic transmitted via multiple paths. In some examples, determine a path to transmit a packet is based on Deficit Round Robin (DRR). In some examples, the programmable packet processing pipeline circuitry includes: a first stage to manage two or more paths, wherein a path of the two or more paths of the first stage is associated with two or more child nodes, a second stage to manage two or more paths, wherein a path of the two or more paths of the second stage is associated with two or more child nodes, and at least one child node is associated with the determined path.
