Method and apparatus for supporting connection type...

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2663)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Control of data admission to the network

C370S252000, C370S409000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07012892

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for communicating and utilizing link connection type characteristics in a communications network begins by determining the connection type characteristics for a link within the network. The connection type characteristics preferably include the partitioning of the available bandwidth of the link. The connection type characteristics for the link are advertised to at least one node in the network. The connection type characteristics are then used to perform network functions such as selecting routing paths for new connections. When a change occurs in the link that results in altered connection type characteristics for the link, the altered connection type characteristics are determined and advertised in a similar manner.

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