Telecommunications system combining wavelength multiplexing and packet switching networks
US5510923A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/0227
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The network according to the invention combines a circuit switching multicoloured optical network (R1) and a packet switching network (R2). The circuit switching network is adapted to transmit data at a high rate. The packet switching network is adapted to transmit data at an average rate. Control data are carried on the packet switching network. This provides more efficient transmission of data and effectively handles peak transmission rates. The invention has application to telecommunications.
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