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Packet network providing fast distribution of node related information and a method therefor

US7126921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2002
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/03
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reliable packet network is constructed with nodes and links where the nodes use a method for fast distribution of link state information. This permits a rapid update of the routing information at all nodes in case of a link failure, minimizing the number of lost packets.

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