Controlled calls in a transmission network
US7287081B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Commands are shown and described that enable a user to manipulate a call connection for the purpose of maintaining links in a network. The Block command prevents new traffic from being added to an output port of a device in a connection. The Forced Restoration/Release of Forced Restoration command set may be used to service the working channel. The Lockout of Restoration/Release of Lockout commands provide an alternative method of servicing a working connection and preventing unnecessary generation of redundant connections in the network.
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