Traffic flow management through a multipath network
US8014290B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/38
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing traffic flow through a multipath network and systems and apparatuses configured to employ such a method are provided. The method includes forwarding a packet along a first link of the multipath network and tracking a load of the first link subsequent to forwarding the packet. In addition, the method includes preserving the first link for a subsequent packet having the same flow address as the forwarded packet upon determining a desired load change of the first link is less than a predetermined value.
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