Method of transmitting traffic in a communications network and communications network apparatus
US9438431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method 10 of transmitting traffic in a communications network. The method comprises receiving client signal having a client bit rate and comprising traffic to be transmitted 12 and monitoring an indicator indicative of said client bit rate 12. The method further comprises setting a transmission bit rate at which to transmit the traffic 16. The transmission bit rate is set in dependence on said client bit rate. The method further comprises generating and transmitting a control signal arranged to cause a transmission apparatus to transmit the traffic at the transmission bit rate 18.
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