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System and method for AAL5 enhanced encapsulation

US7356035B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2212/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for AAL5 enhanced encapsulation is disclosed. The method, comprises receiving an AAL5 CPCS-SDU at a router; encapsulating the AAL5 CPCS-SDU into an AAL5 enhanced packet at the router; generating an MPLS packet from the AAL5 enhanced packet, wherein the AAL5 enhanced packet comprises an ATM header; and routing the MPLS packet over an MPLS network.

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