In networks of interconnected router nodes for routing data...

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2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Caldwell, Andrew (Department: 2142)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network computer configuring

Reconfiguring

C709S230000, C709S246000, C712S015000, C713S100000, C717S120000, C717S171000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07107329

ABSTRACT:
In networks of interconnected router nodes for forwarding data traffic along a predetermined path of the network, a method of and system for imperceptibly upgrading router node software and the like without traffic interruption through a novel preparation of upgraded software in a router while that router continues to forward data under the control of its original software, and then swapping the upgraded software for the original software without disruption.

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