Modeling access networks as trees in software-defined network controllers
US10554500B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network model is provided for modeling the nodes in networks such as access networks having a tree topology. Using the model, a network description can be generated that includes a node description for each node in the access network. A node description for a node includes an extra field to define child nodes relative to a modeled node. The node description also includes an extra field to describe a link from a modeled node to an upstream node. The connecting links and intermediate nodes of access nodes are exposed and can be manipulated. By providing a node description with child and link fields, a separate link data store can be avoided.
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