Patent ID: 6970455
Filing Date: 2005-11-29
Classification: H04Q

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for switching data from any of a plurality of inputs to any of a plurality of outputs, comprising: at least one apparatus for receiving a plurality of input bit packs organized in a combination of input data rails and time slots and for storing said received bit packs in matrix form including a storage position for each rail and time slot combination; at least one apparatus for selecting any of the input bit packs from any of the rails in any of the time slots of said matrix; at least one apparatus for conveying said selected bit pack to any output data position within a first output bit map including a combination of output data rails and time slots; and at least one apparatus for loading a second output bit map including a combination of output data rails and time slots from said first output bit map, said second output bit map configurable for being loaded in parallel with said first output bit map.