Patent ID: 7136352
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A processor-implemented method for controlling the transmission of packets over a communication link in a network, the method comprising the steps of: determining a number of packet transmission connections supportable for a given buffer size in a node of the network while maintaining one or more specified quality of service requirements for packet transmission; and processing data packets from multiple input sources in the node of the network based at least in part on the determined number of supportable connections; wherein the multiple input sources comprise homogeneous sources; wherein the determining step comprises determining at least a portion of a loss curve specifying a decay rate of packet loss probability as a function of buffer size allocated to a given one of the homogeneous sources, the loss curve being determined utilizing a first approximation for a first portion of the curve corresponding to a relatively small buffer size and a second approximation for a second portion of the curve corresponding to a relatively large buffer size; and wherein the first approximation comprises a square root approximation configured to reflect positive correlations between the homogeneous sources.