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Method and system for minimizing redundant topology updates using a black-out timer

US5671357A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1996
Grant dateSep 23, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 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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