Patent ID: 7584404
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: H03M,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method comprising: applying a forward error correction (FEC) code to a first group of data packets to create a set of parity packets corresponding to the first group of data packets; transmitting the first group of data packets, and transmitting the set of corresponding parity packets after the first group of data packets have been transmitted; determining whether a second group of data packets is dependent upon the first group of data packets; in response to receiving a positive acknowledgement corresponding to the first group of packets, ceasing to send parity packets corresponding to the first group of packets and sending the second group of data packets; and in response to having transmitted all parity packets corresponding to the first group of data packets and having not received the acknowledgement, dropping and not transmitting the second group of data packets when the second group of data packets is dependent upon first group of data packets.