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Network restoration routing optimization

US6282170A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1997
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q3/0079
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Following failure of part of the network, a restoration process is carried out. A restoration route around the failed part is selected, and at least a portion of the capacity of links along the restoration route is allocated. The restoration route may be completed without delay. If it can be optimised subsequently, it will be changed, to eliminate any loops, or to use routes further away from the failed part, to avoid congestion close to the failed part.

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