Network node power conservation apparatus, system, and method

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2008-04-11

2010-10-19

Vu, Huy D (Department: 2461)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Flow control of data transmission through a network

C370S203000, C340S007370

Reexamination Certificate

active

07817559

ABSTRACT:
A network node self-retirement apparatus, system, and method is provided. The system includes a first network node, a second network node, and a plurality of network nodes. The first network node is configured to monitor a power and traffic level of the first network node and determine an operational weight based thereon. The first network node is further configured to compare the operational weight to a selected operational weight to determine a relationship between the operational weight and the selected operational weight. The first network node is further configured to execute a network node self-retirement procedure when the relationship satisfies a selected condition and to send the operational weight to at least one network node when the relationship does not satisfy the selected condition. The first network node may also determine a network topology based on operational weights received from other network nodes.

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