Methods of representing software defined networking-based multiple layer network topology views
US9584369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for network control, comprising receiving a request for a network view from an application at a Software Defined Network (SDN) controller, creating a network view from a network map, wherein the network map comprises a representation of a plurality of network devices and network paths in a SDN-based multiple layer network, and wherein the network view comprises at least a portion of the devices or paths in the network map, and sharing the network view with the application.
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