Method and apparatus for managing a transition for a class...

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2004-07-12

2009-08-18

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

C370S255000, C370S256000, C370S235000, C370S229000, C709S239000, C359S199200, C359S199200

Reexamination Certificate

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07577106

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed of managing a transition for a class of data between first and second topologies in a data communications network comprising a plurality of nodes and supporting multiple topologies. The method comprises the steps, performed at a participating node, of defining a transition topology, marking data in said class as assigned to the transition topology; and forwarding marked data only among nodes within said transition topology.

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