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Maintaining information to optimize restorable dynamic routing with shared backup

  • US 20020105904A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2001
  • Published: 08/08/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for use in a network element of a packet-based network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • storing failure information associated with the packet-based network and usage information for a backup resource;

    upon receipt of a new demand, determining if the backup resource is shareable as a function of the failure information and the usage information.

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