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Method for distributing load over multiple shared resources in a communication network and network applying such a method

US8675655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2002
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/247
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a telecommunication network having IP packet-supporting capabilities, which includes a load distribution processing function, either centralized or distributed, by means of which a load distribution function may be applied to sets of paths between network nodes or sets of links of network trunks. The load distribution processing function handles different load distribution functions. Each of the different load distribution functions is associated to a different network input unit involved in the load distribution for a set of paths between network nodes or a set of trunk links. The invention also relates to a method of load distribution in a telecommunication network as summarized above.

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