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System, method and apparatus conforming path cost criteria across multiple ABRs

US9001672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2012
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L47/724
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and apparatus for adapting the operation of Area Border Routers (ABRs) in a network such that all ABRs use a common tie-breaking mechanism or process to select a particular path where equal cost multiple paths (ECMP) exist.

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