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Updating virtual network maps

US9686099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/4641
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switch determines a path, not included in a first set of virtual networks associated with the switch. It is determined if the path can be added to an existing virtual network in the first set of virtual networks. If the path cannot be added, a new virtual network is created to include the path.

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