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Optimizing path selection for multiple service classes in a network

US7346056B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2002
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/302
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for routing traffic in a network includes determining topology information for the network and determining traffic demands for multiple service classes. The method further includes determining an objective function for an optimization problem using the topology information and demands, and determining a solution to that specifies a network path for each demand.

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