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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for mitigating traffic storms

US9391897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2013
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L65/1073
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for mitigating traffic storms are provided herein. In some aspects, a system for mitigating traffic storms includes a traffic storm detector configured to detect an indication of a traffic storm. The system may also include a software defined network (SDN) controller configured to generate and send SDN commands to a controllable network entity for mitigating the traffic storm. In some aspects, a method for mitigating traffic storms includes detecting an indication of a traffic storm, wherein the traffic storm includes a burst of message traffic in a network. The method further includes sending one or more SDN commands to a controllable and/or controlled network entity to mitigate the traffic storm.

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