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Methods and apparatus for data communication using a hybrid transport switching protocol

US6631136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 1999
Grant dateOct 7, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/124
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data communication method enables the transfer of data having different protocols without requiring increased bandwidth in the transmission line. The system efficiently re-routes data in the event of network alterations and determines a fast and efficient way to transport data based on the then-existing network structure using link-state and distance vector techniques.

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