This paper proposes a novel-scheduling algorithm, which
considers offset time for burst control packet in optical burst switching
networks. In the proposed algorithm, a burst control packet (BCP)
with short residual offset time is served by the scheduler prior to a BCP
with long residual offset time. Our proposed scheme can decrease the
data loss due to early arrival problem of the data burst in optical burst
switching networks. Finally, we evaluate the performance improvement
through the simulation.