Non-disruptive network topology modification
US7581035B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/437
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A node is removed/added from a network with minimal disruption by actuating a mechanism on an adjacent node that provides an indication to a controller node, which commands a wrap of the adjacent nodes. Once the node is added/removed, the wrap can be removed to resume normal operation. With this arrangement, disruption of traffic flow is minimized as nodes are added and removed from the network.
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