Harmonic Inc.
Low Latency DOCSIS Experience Via Multiple Queues

Abstract:

Configurable levels of latency in data flows based on application type. An application type for a data flow is identified. The application type is one of a plurality of types that include a first type associated with applications that retransmit missing data packets not received by the intended recipient and a second type associated with applications that do not retransmit missing data packets not received by the intended recipient. Data packets of a data flow are enqueued onto a particular queue of two or more queues based on their identified application type. Each of the two or more queues store data packets of a different application type to be sent across a communication channel.