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Method, system and nodes for network topology detection in communication networks

US8976704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2010
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method for switching to an appropriate network topology type in a telecommunication network including of a node (b) sending to a further node a message (M1) including of a discovery request, receiving from further nodes of the telecommunication network messages (M3, M11) including of discovery results, thereafter, sending a message (M5) including of a proposal of a network topology type and switching to an appropriate network topology type.

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