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Networks having multiple paths between nodes and nodes for such a network

US9942154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2015
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of operating a network that contains a plurality of nodes is disclosed. The plurality of nodes include a first node and a second node with the first and second nodes being connected via a first path and a second path that are different. The method includes operating the network in first and second modes of operation. In the first mode, traffic between the first and second nodes is transmitted over the first path and not the second path. In the second mode, traffic is transmitted over the first and second paths. The mode of operation is selected based upon a level of traffic between the first and second nodes.

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