Patent ID: 6731645
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A method of switching data from inputs of a queued memory switch to outputs of the queued memory switch, the method comprising the steps of:receiving first data at a first input of a first device included in the queued memory switch directed to an output of the queued memory switch; receiving second data at a second input of a second device included in the queued memory switch directed to the output; determining an order of reception of the first and second data; and transmitting the first and second data from the output of the queued memory switch in the determined order of reception, wherein the step of determining comprises the step of determining reception of the first and second data at a series of reception times, wherein the step of determining comprises the steps of: indicating reception of the first data and non-reception of the second data if the first data is received and the second data is not received at the reception time; indicating non-reception of the first data and reception of the second data if the second data is received and the first data is not received at the reception time; indicating the reception of the first data and reception of the second data if the first and second data are received at the reception time; transmitting an indication of reception of the second data from the second device to the first device; and storing the indication in the first device.