Method for restoration and normalization in a mesh network

Details Method for restoration and normalization in a mesh network Method for restoration and normalization in a mesh network

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Moe, Aung S (Department: 2474)

Multiplex communications

Fault recovery

Bypass an inoperative switch or inoperative element of a...

C370S228000, C709S239000, C398S005000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974183

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods for signaling that enable bandwidth reservation, path restoration, path normalization, and path removal in a mesh network that supports shared mesh restoration.

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