System, device, and method for traffic and subscriber service differentiation using multiprotocol label switching
US7020150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/825
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, device, and method for traffic and subscriber service differentiation using multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) creates different service tiers, where each service tier is associated with a unique combination of resource class (color) and hold priority. Enhanced MPLS devices separate traffic into separate queues based upon service tier. Standard MPLS devices are typically configured to separate traffic for different service tiers under normal operating conditions. Enhanced MPLS devices signal service tier using a predetermined signaling protocol such as RSVP-TE or CR-LDP.
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