Methods and apparatuses for DWDM multi-mode switching router and dynamic multi-mode configuration and reconfiguration
US9306698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2011/0039
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-mode configuration module for managing switching for an EPS, OCS, and OCS mode is provided. The multi-mode configuration module may include a multi-mode configuration processor, wherein said multi-mode configuration processor receives configuration information for an EPS, OCS, or OBS mode. The module may also provide an optical configuration processor coupled to said multi-mode configuration processor, wherein said optical configuration processor manages wavelength routing of an optical switching fabric; and an electronic configuration processor coupled to said multi-mode configuration processor, wherein said electronic configuration processor manages routing of an electronic switching fabric.
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