Selecting an optical path for a new connection with the minimum number of optical regenerators
US8565598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0086
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are provided for receiving a connection request at a first network node configured to request a connection from the first network node to a second network node. At the first network node, it is determined if a path to the second network node without an optical regenerator is available for the connection. In response to determining that a path without an optical regenerator is not available, a path to the second network node is determined that has a minimum number of optical regenerators. The connection is set up using the path with the minimum number of optical regenerators.
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