Method of providing reserved bandwidth in a dual bus system

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PATENT NO 5001707
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07430547

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A method provides reserved bandwidth in a system having dual unidirectional and oppositely oriented buses. The method is intended to enhance the proposed standard, DQDB Metropolitan Area Network. A portion of the bandwidth shared by the stations in accordance with the proposed standard is reserved for distribution to stations on an as required basis. Each station making a request for bandwidth is allocated a part of the reserved bandwidth. Empty isochronous cells are used to provide the reserved bandwidth on the buses.

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CIENA CORPORATION7035 RIDGE ROAD HANOVER MD 21076

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Breault, Richard Ottawa 2 93
Kositpaiboon, Rungnoj Nepean 1 91
Phung, Van P T Ottawa, CA 5 175

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