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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for source peer capacity-based diameter load sharing

US8601073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2011
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/60
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for source peer capacity-based Diameter load sharing are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a method for source peer capacity-based Diameter load sharing. A network element for processing Diameter messages received from a Diameter peer requests information regarding a Diameter message capacity requirement of the Diameter peer, receives information regarding the Diameter message capacity requirement of the Diameter peer, and uses the received information to load share the processing. In one embodiment, the network element is a Diameter signaling router having multiple message processors for processing Diameter messages, and the information regarding the Diameter message capacity requirement of the Diameter peer is used to load share Diameter message processing and/or Diameter connections among the multiple message processors.

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