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Redundant path communication methods and systems

US7127669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2002
Grant dateOct 24, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2011/0084
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The systems and methods described herein provide a redundant communication path. The systems and methods can provide a second source for the same data under many circumstances. These circumstances can include, for example, 1) when data incurs errors during transmission in the communication link network, 2) when a communication link in the communication link network experiences transient blockage, 3) when a communication link experiences prolonged or indefinite blockage, and 4) when an optical transceiver unit within the communication link network experiences a hardware failure and is unable to perform its tasks.

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