Patent ID: 8582972
Filing Date: 2013-11-12
Classification: G06E,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A method for storing data in an optical packet buffer that forms part of an optical packet network, the optical packet buffer including at least a first buffer module including a first optical data storage unit and a first cross connect, the first cross connect including three or more inputs and outputs, a first input and output adapted for connection to the optical packet network, a second input and output connected to the optical data storage unit, and a third input and output connected to a second buffer module, comprising: receiving first optical packet data at the first input from the optical packet network; sending the first optical packet data through the first cross connect to the first optical data storage unit through the second output; storing the first optical packet data in the first optical storage unit; upon receiving second optical packet data at the first input from the optical packet network, sending the first optical packet data through the first cross connect to the second buffer module through the third output; storing the second optical packet data in the first optical storage unit; and retrieving the first and second optical packet data through the first output.