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Label distribution protocol supporting multiple classes of service in a multi protocol label switching (MPLS) network, methods and MPLS network using thereof

US7184434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2002
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/64
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) packet network, methods and traffic engineering extensions to label distribution protocol are provided, capable of carrying traffic of multiple classes of service over the same label switch path.

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