Path diversity index for use in route selection
US8284758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/128
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device information on paths to a destination node, determining a number of common nodes or links between at least two of the paths, calculating a path diversity index based on the number of common nodes or links, and selecting a route to the destination node based on the path diversity index. An apparatus for calculating path diversity index for use in route selection is also disclosed.
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