VDI Call Media Stream Merging With Queue-Based Congestion Control

The patent segments the single virtual channel into multiple logical queues (first packet queue and second packet queue) to handle different media streams separately. Each queue can be managed independently with its own congestion control parameters, allowing the system to maintain high channel utilization while preventing any single stream from causing packet loss that would affect all streams.

The patent dynamically changes queue management parameters based on network conditions. When congestion is detected in one queue, the system can adjust parameters such as queue depth limits, packet prioritization, or transmission rates for that specific queue without affecting other queues, thus maintaining overall channel efficiency while preventing packet loss.

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the system continuously monitors queue fill levels and network conditions, and only invokes congestion mitigation measures when actual congestion is detected. This feedback-based approach avoids unnecessary processing overhead by not applying mitigation measures during normal conditions, while still ensuring packet loss is prevented when congestion actually occurs.

The patent applies congestion mitigation measures partially - only to the specific queues or streams that are experiencing congestion rather than applying measures globally to all streams. This selective application reduces processing overhead by focusing computational resources only where needed, while still effectively preventing packet loss in affected streams.