Method and systems for bandwidth scheduling and path computation for connection-oriented networks
US8144686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/826
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connection-oriented network includes a control server. The control server receives requests to establish and utilize dedicated channels in the network. The control server utilizes various scheduling methods and algorithms to determine channels based on the request's requirements and resources of the network. For example, the control server may determine a channel based on: (i) a specified bandwidth in a specified time slot, (ii) highest available bandwidth in a specified time slot, (iii) earliest available time with a specified bandwidth and duration, and (iv) all available time slots with a specified bandwidth and duration.
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