A method and apparatus provide reserved bandwidth and QOS/COS virtual circuit connections in a network using both conventional and novel reservation protocols and frame formats. An apparatus according to the invention includes an enterprise control point that communicates with switches via a reserved...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6563793?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6563793 - Method and apparatus for providing guaranteed quality/class of service within and across networks using existing reservation protocols and frame formats
