Dynamic resource allocation architecture for differentiated services over ...

patent is extended or adjusted under 35 U.S.C. 154(b) by 1065 days.

(21) Appl. No.: 09/822,691

(22) Filed: Mar. 30, 2001

(65) Prior Publication Data

US 2002/0178263 Al Nov. 28, 2002

(51) Int. CI.

G06F15/16 (2006.01)
G06F15/173 (2006.01)
H04B 7/212 (2006.01)
H04J 3/16 (2006.01)

(52) U.S. CI 709/217; 709/240; 370/347;

370/437

(58) Field of Classification Search 709/207,

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Dynamic resource allocation that provides differentiated services over a broadband communication network. The system comprises a gateway that interfaces to an Internet service provider or corporate network, a local area network edge device, a satellite that provides a communication link between the gateway and the local area network edge device, and one or more personal computers coupled by way of a network to the local area network edge device. The dynamic resource allocation system supports differentiated services with different levels of priority and comprises an Internet protocol network that includes a classifier for identifying specific types of messages, and a dynamic assignment/ multiple access (DAMA) communication protocol for transmitting data over the system.

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