Self-Routed Layer 4 Packet Network System and Method
OwnerSamuel F. Woodinventor
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Abstract
The embodiment discloses a connection oriented packet network using an MPLS-type label switching technology. The network uses a very fast hardware-oriented self-routing protocol that can expose a path right-of-way and program a connection between a calling and called party at wire speed. The embodiment requires no provisioning and is well suited for mobile and ad-hoc networks. The system and method taught can be applied to other data networks where performance guarantees are important.
Claims17
In a multi-node, connection oriented packet data network, a method of routing a label switched path on demand between a transmitting computer at a first node and a receiving computer at a second node comprising:
- the exposing of a single, optimized path right-of-way from the first node to the second node in response to a request by the transmitting computer, where the right-of-way traverses at least one intermediate node;
- the building of a label switched path along said right-of-way from the second node to the first node in response to the acceptance of the request by the receiving computer;
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- the transmission of data along said label switched path.
In a multi-node, connection oriented packet data network, a method of routing a multicast label switched path on demand between a transmitting computer at a first node and at least two receiving computers at a second and at least a third node comprising:
- the exposing of a single optimized path right-of-way from the first node to the second node and at least the third node in response to a request by the transmitting computer, where the right-of-way traverses at least one intermediate node;
- the building of a label switched path along said right-of-way from the second node and at least the third node to the first node in response to the acceptance of the request by the receiving computers;
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- the transmission of data along said label switched path.
In a multi-node packet data network, a method of routing a path on demand between a transmitting computer at a first node and a receiving computer at a second node comprising:
- the exposing of a single, optimized path right-of-way from the first node to the second node in response to a request by the transmitting computer, where the right-of-way traverses at least one intermediate node;
- the building of a path along said right-of-way from the second node to the first node in response to the acceptance of the request by the receiving computer;
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- the transmission of data along said path.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.