Patent ID: 6804237
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
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.