Automatic propagation of circuit information in a...

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2003-07-15

2009-12-29

Sheikh, Ayaz R (Department: 2419)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Combined circuit switching and packet switching

C370S356000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07639665

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method and associated apparatus for automatically propagating circuit information in a network. In one embodiment, a network includes multiple circuit switches that are coupled using communications links. Information relating to the communications links are automatically propagated in the network using a protocol used by routers in communicating with other routers.

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