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Method and system for supporting distance extension in networks having Y-cable protection

US7565442B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2005
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04J3/1611
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for communicating state information between a local device and a remote device across a transport network is disclosed. Each of the local and remote devices operate independently from one another and at least one of the devices is configured for one-way traffic protection. The method includes receiving a protection message comprising K-bytes from one of the local and remote devices at the other of the local and remote devices and determining based on the received K-bytes, if there is a change in state at one of the devices. If a change in state is detected, a message is sent indicating the change in state from one of the local and remote devices to the other of the local and remote devices.

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