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Method and apparatus for representing label switched paths

US7433969B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2001
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for representing a label switched path. In one embodiment, a computer implemented method comprises representing a label switched path (LSP) with a data structure, the data structure indicating a virtual ingress and an identifier to distinguish the LSP from other LSPs represented with the same virtual ingress.

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