Position parameterized recursive network architecture with topological addressing
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- creating, by a processing system including a processor, a shared state between communicating entities of a network of entities operable in accordance with a network protocol, wherein the communicating entities are identified as data flow end points;
initiating, by the processing system, in accordance with the shared state between communicating entities, a data transfer relationship between the communicating entities to represent an interprocess communication service (IPC) between the communicating entities;
generating, by the processing system, a set of messages operable to be exchanged between the communicating entities to coordinate behavior of the communicating entities and to facilitate transfer of data, wherein each function of the network protocol is separated into a mechanism and a policy to provide a single relaying and multiplexing protocol and a single error and flow control protocol that facilitate, either alone or in a combination of a layered organization, data transfer services; and
expanding, by the processing system, the network of entities in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure, wherein each of the communicating entities is substantially similar and facilitates IPC resources to an adjacent layer of the recursive layered structure.
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Abstract
A digital data communications network that supports efficient, scalable routing of data and use of network resources by combining a recursive division of the network into hierarchical sub-networks with repeating parameterized general purpose link communication protocols and an addressing methodology that reflects the physical structure of the underlying network hardware. The sub-division of the network enhances security by reducing the amount of the network visible to an attack and by insulating the network hardware itself from attack. The fixed bandwidth range at each sub-network level allows quality of service to be assured and controlled. The routing of data is aided by a topological addressing scheme that allows data packets to be forwarded towards their destination based on only local knowledge of the network structure, with automatic support for mobility and multicasting. The repeating structures in the network greatly simplify network management and reduce the effort to engineer new network capabilities.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, comprising:
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creating, by a processing system including a processor, a shared state between communicating entities of a network of entities operable in accordance with a network protocol, wherein the communicating entities are identified as data flow end points; initiating, by the processing system, in accordance with the shared state between communicating entities, a data transfer relationship between the communicating entities to represent an interprocess communication service (IPC) between the communicating entities; generating, by the processing system, a set of messages operable to be exchanged between the communicating entities to coordinate behavior of the communicating entities and to facilitate transfer of data, wherein each function of the network protocol is separated into a mechanism and a policy to provide a single relaying and multiplexing protocol and a single error and flow control protocol that facilitate, either alone or in a combination of a layered organization, data transfer services; and expanding, by the processing system, the network of entities in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure, wherein each of the communicating entities is substantially similar and facilitates IPC resources to an adjacent layer of the recursive layered structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system, comprising:
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a processing system including a processor; and a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processing system, facilitate performance of operations, comprising; initiating in accordance with a shared state between communicating entities of a network of entities operable in accordance with a network protocol, a data transfer relationship between the communicating entities to represent an interprocess communication service (IPC) between the communicating entities; generating a set of messages operable to be exchanged between the communicating entities to coordinate behavior of the communicating entities and to facilitate transfer of data, wherein each function of the network protocol is separated into a mechanism and a policy to provide a single relaying and multiplexing protocol and a single error and flow control protocol that facilitate, either alone or in a combination of a layered organization, data transfer services; and expanding the network of entities in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure, wherein each of the communicating entities is substantially similar and facilitates IPC resources to an adjacent layer of the recursive layered structure. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method, comprising:
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initiating, by a processing system including a processor, in accordance with a shared state between communicating entities of a network of entities operable in accordance with a network protocol, a data transfer relationship between the communicating entities to represent an interprocess communication service (IPC) between the communicating entities; generating, by the processing system, a set of messages operable to be exchanged between the communicating entities to facilitate transfer of data, wherein each function of the network protocol is separated into a mechanism and a policy to provide a single relaying and multiplexing protocol and a single error and flow control protocol that are operable to facilitate data transfer services; and expanding, by the processing system, the network of entities in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure, wherein each of the communicating entities is substantially similar and facilitates IPC resources to an adjacent layer of the recursive layered structure. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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