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Method, devices and signals for multiplexing payload data for transport in a data network
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1999-06-23
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Granted: 2004-10-12
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Expires: 2019-06-23
Abstract
Abstract Data network signals, methods and devices that are suitable for multiplexing payload data in a packet switched data network are disclosed. Payload associated with multiple packets is multiplexed into a single multiplexed packet. Each payload portion is identified by a mini-header within the multiplexed packet. Mapping information may also be transferred as part of such multiplexed packets which include multiplexed payload data. Preferably, the mapping information is used to form mapping tables within routers at edges of access networks. The mapping tables may be used to establish a relationship between mini-headers and full headers. The mapping tables may be used to multiplex data from packets to form a multiplexed packet at an ingress router, and demultiplex the multiplexed packet at an egress router. Conveniently, neither gateways nor out of band signalling are required.
Inventors
- 👤 Gang Luo
- 👤 Peter A. Giese
- 👤 Paul G. Davidson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-07 22:07
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L12/00; H04L12/64; H04L12/6418; H04L65/00; H04L65/60; H04L65/70; H04L65/75; H04L65/765; H04L69/00; H04L69/04; H04L69/16; H04L69/161; H04L9/00; H04L9/40; H04L2012/6472; H04L2012/6481; H04L65/1066; H04L65/1101; H04L69/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A method of forming a mapping table at a network node within a packet switched network, said mapping table for mapping mini-headers identifying multiplexed payload data from several packets within a multiplexed packet, to complete headers usable to transport payload on said network, said method comprising: receiving a packet comprising: at least one payload data portion from one of said packets; a mini-header associated with said at least one payload data portion; a mapping token, indicative of a relationship between said mini-header and a complete header for transporting said at least one data portion on said network, said relationship allowing routing information for routing said at least one data portion to be formed based on said mini-header, forming a new entry within said table, including a portion of said mini-header and information derived from said mapping token, indicative of a relationship between said mini-header and said complete header.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A method of forming a mapping table at a network node within a packet switched network, said mapping table for mapping mini-headers identifying multiplexed payload data from several packets within a multiplexed packet, to complete headers usable to transport payload on said network, said method comprising: receiving a packet comprising: at least one payload data portion from one of said packets; a mini-header associated with said at least one payload data portion; a mapping token, indicative of a relationship between said mini-header and a complete header for transporting said at least one data portion on said network, said relationship allowing routing information for routing said at least one data portion to be formed based on said mini-header, forming a new entry within said table, including a portion of said mini-header and information derived from said mapping token, indicative of a relationship between said mini-header and said complete header.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said mini-header comprises a channel identifier, identifying a logical channel within said multiplexed packet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 2 , wherein said channel identifier is stored within said mapping table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said network node comprises a router on said packet switched data network.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said mapping table is updated each time a mini-header including an already defined channel identifier is received, indicating network communication associated with said logical channel is active.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 5 , further comprising deleting an entry for which a mini-header including an already defined channel identifier is not received for a defined interval.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of multiplexing payload data contained in a plurality of packets to be passed by way of a network node in a switched packet network, comprising: for each packet to be passed by way of said network node, searching a table with information in a header of said each packet for a match; on not finding a match for a given packet having a given header, entering information from said given header in said table in association with information for a mini-header; crating a mapping token associating said given header information with said mini-header; extracting a payload portion of said given packet, discarding said given header and associating said mini-header with said payload portion; constructing a multiplexed packet comprising said mapping token, said payload portion and said associated mini-header.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of multiplexing payload data contained in a plurality of packets to be passed by way of a network node in a switched packet network, comprising: for each packet to be passed by way of said network node, searching a table with information in a header of said each packet for a match; on not finding a match for a given packet having a given header, entering information from said given header in said table in association with information for a mini-header; crating a mapping token associating said given header information with said mini-header; extracting a payload portion of said given packet, discarding said given header and associating said mini-header with said payload portion; constructing a multiplexed packet comprising said mapping token, said payload portion and said associated mini-header.
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