Method and system for a graceful reroute of connections on a link
US7518981B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5627
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for a graceful reroute of connections on a link are described. According to one embodiment, in a digital communications network, a method comprises blocking new connections from being established over a link. Old connections are rerouted around the link; and the link is taken out of service.
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