System and method for multicast error recovery using sampled feedback

摘要

A method is provided in one example and includes receiving a data stream that includes an error code probability; detecting an error in the data stream; and determining whether to generate an error signal for the error in the data stream based on the error code probability being compared to a threshold value. In more particular embodiments, the error code probability may be based on a total number of network elements that receive the data stream. In addition, more specific methodologies may include generating a number to be used as a basis for the threshold value; and generating the error signal if the error code probability is below the threshold value.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
receiving, at a receiver, a data stream that includes a numeric probability value from a distribution source; detecting an error in the data stream by the receiver; generating, by the receiver, a numeric threshold value, wherein the threshold value is a pseudo random number; and determining whether to generate an error signal for the error in the data stream based on
the probability value being compared to the threshold value, anda predefined condition being satisfied, wherein the probability value represents an approximate number of multicast error reporters that may be used for the stream.