Method and system for allocating bandwidth in an optical communication network
US7415208B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04J14/0284
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for allocating bandwidth in a communication network is disclosed. Processing a request for bandwidth includes evaluating potential paths. Configuration rules and propagation rules may be applied to eliminate non-viable paths. A path quality indicator for remaining paths is derived based on calculations and signal characteristic measurements. A path having a suitable path quality indicator is selected and may be validated using existing representative or new signals.
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