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Methods for handling conflicts in a multicast routing election

US10277501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2011
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/16
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for handling of conflicts in a multicast routing election in a multicast network is described herein. The multicast network includes a plurality of multicast network devices. A conflict is detected in a Designated Forwarder (DF) election for a link.

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