Three-way handshake (3WHS) optical network signaling protocol
US8705971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0088
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for optical network signaling processing of a signal from a first node to an end node through intermediate nodes is presented. The method comprises determining, in a first pass from the first node to the end node, available wavelengths and wavelength conversion at each node, the end node optimizing wavelengths using the available wavelengths and wavelength conversions, at each node, dropping a cross-connect command, in a second pass from the end node to the first node, choosing wavelengths for connection based on the optimizing step, in a third pass from the first node to the end node, receiving at each node a signal message and releasing unused cross-connect commands, the end node identifying the chosen wavelengths and releasing the unused resources, and transmitting the signal on the chosen wavelengths. Restoration paths can also be determined. Optimizing can include selecting and marking one or more backup wavelengths.
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