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Method and apparatus for performing routing operations in a communications network

US7580401B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2003
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/329
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A server for use in a communications network implementing a routing function that serves multiple client NEs. The server interacts with a database storing true topology information corresponding to the client NEs. The routing function uses the true topology information in performing routing operations on behalf of the client NEs.

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