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Method of and apparatus for fast alternate-path rerouting of labeled data packets normally routed over a predetermined primary label switched path upon failure or congestion in the primary path

US6813242B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1999
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/5627
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A new technique for fast alternate-path automatic rerouting of labeled data packets normally routed over a predetermined primary label switched path upon failure or congestion in the primary path.

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