Propagating routing awareness for autonomous networks
US9787576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/19
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for propagating routing awareness for autonomous networks are described. In at least some embodiments, routing awareness refers to attributes of autonomous networks that route communication sessions between different endpoints. According to various embodiments, routing awareness indicates whether a particular autonomous network supports a protocol for propagating routing awareness among different autonomous networks. Routing awareness may also include performance attributes of autonomous networks. Such routing awareness enables entities involved in routing communication sessions to make informed decisions regarding routing and handling of communication sessions.
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