Method and system for minimizing redundant topology updates using a black-out timer
US5671357A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1996 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13544
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The method and system implement a black-out timer to schedule intermediate network topology updates in coordination with a predetermined periodic network topology update timer to minimize redundant topology updates. Topology update scheduling in accordance with the present invention provides a significant enhancement to the efficiency of topology updating.
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