Reliable packet delivery through path diversification

A computer-implemented method, comprising:

• selecting a primary transmission path through a network;
• selecting at least one waypoint, outside the primary transmission path, to be included in a secondary transmission path, the at least one waypoint selected to provide path diversity between the primary transmission path and the second transmission path;
• and
• transmitting the data packet through at least one of the first transmission path or the second transmission path;
• wherein the path diversity between the primary transmission path and the second transmission path includes complete or partial path diversity, and wherein the at least one waypoint is selected to attempt to maximize the path diversity within one or more packet routing constraints.

A system, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory device including instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
• select a primary transmission path through a network;
• select at least one waypoint, outside the primary transmission path, to be included in a secondary transmission path, the at least one waypoint selected to provide path diversity between the primary transmission path and the second transmission path;
• and
• transmit the data packet through at least one of the first transmission path or the second transmission path;
• wherein the path diversity between the primary transmission path and the second transmission path includes complete or partial path diversity, and wherein the at least one waypoint is selected to attempt to maximize the path diversity within one or more packet routing constraints.