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Method for using a computer network

US9083542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2009
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides for a method for using a computer network (10) comprising a number of switches (18, 20) each having ports for receiving and sending streams, wherein the streams are sent from a router (14) via the ports of switches (18, 20), that have shown interest, to at least one receiver (24, 26), whereby in case of a link failure at least one of the at least one receiver (24, 26) sends back a message to the router.

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