System and method for improving reliability of a packet network
US7039007B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5671
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for improving reliability of a packet network are described. Data is transmitted on a first virtual circuit in the network. A message signaling a failure in receipt of the data is received on a second virtual circuit in the network. Finally, transmission of data is switched to the second virtual circuit within a predetermined period of time.
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