Connecting multiple networks for multicast groups
US10958460B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for connecting networks to facilitate distribution of data are described. For example, to distribute multicast data to members of a multicast group that span multiple networks, the techniques may identify a path between networks that each have a member of the multicast group, such as a shortest path between networks. The techniques may inform the networks on the path to establish a connection with an adjacent network. This may allow multicast data for a multicast group to be distributed to members of the multicast group that are located in separate networks.
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