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Automatic permanent virtual circuit connection activation for connection oriented networks

US6990110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2001
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/13399
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of automatic permanent virtual circuit connection activation is provided. The method includes detects initiation of communication between a first and a second network element at a first reference point. The method further receives at least one virtual circuit identifier of the first network element and learning at least one virtual circuit identifier of the second network element. In addition, the method creates a translation connection between the first and second network elements.

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