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Enhanced path selection scheme for equal cost paths in communication networks

US9237089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2013
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a node in a communication network receives a label switched path (LSP) request and in response, the node determines at least two equal cost paths, each path having one or more path-nodes. The node may then further determine a total bandwidth-based transition value for each path of the at least two equal cost paths and selects the path having a lower total transition value. Once selected, the node may establish the requested LSP over the selected path.

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