Abstract Systems and methods are described that provide network traffic engineering that
obviate network over-provisioning by providing QoS to each traffic class. Embodiments …

Systems and methods for implementing per-Session load balancing of packets that increase
traffic Sharing and reduce Systematic unequal distribution of traffic are provided by virtue of …

Abstract Systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for dynamically
redistributing timing and synchronization in a packet switched network are provided. One …

Techniques and solutions for performing packet duplication in a packet-switched network
are described. For example, duplicates of a network packet can be created and sent to a …

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In one embodiment, queues associated with a first traffic class (FTC) are selected for service.
Each FTC queue having at least one enqueued cell is identified as an occupied FTC queue …

Methods and apparatus for the provision of differentiated services in a packet-based network
may be provided in a communications device such as a switch or router having input ports …

The problems outlined above may at least in part be Solved in Some embodiments by
prioritizing packets based on the urgency of processing them. Packets that are classi fied as …

In one embodiment, enhanced packet flow monitoring is performed by packet switching
devices in a network. A packet switching device is configured to monitor a flow of packets …

Some embodiments of the present invention provide meth ods of controlling service that is
provided by a packet Switched network to a plurality of consumer equipment. Bids are …