Method for hybrid network planning
AssigneeAT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
InventorsBaosheng D. Huang, Wen-Jui Li
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Abstract
A method of determining a path through a network. Structures in a network are grouped into structure groups, each structure group comprising at least two nodes. Virtual circuit information for every pair of nodes in the structure groups is determined, and connections between the structure groups is determined. A least cost path is determined from a first node to a second node using the virtual circuit information and connection information.
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A method of determining a path from a source node to a destination node through a network, comprising:
- grouping structures in a network into structure groups, wherein each structure group comprises at least two nodes;
- determining virtual circuit information for every pair of nodes in said structure groups;
- determining connections between said structure groups;
- and
- determining a least cost path from said source node to said destination node using at least said virtual circuit information and connection information.
A method of planning a path through a network, comprising:
- receiving a request for a path through a network of structure groups between a source node and a sink node;
- determining virtual circuit information for each structure group in said network;
- and
- determining a path though said network using said virtual circuit information.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.