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Methods and apparatus for controlling multi-layer communications networks

  • US 20030179717A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2003
  • Published: 09/25/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A controller for controlling a communications network providing services at least two Layers, the controller comprising:

  • a data collector operable to collect data characterizing demand and activity of the network at at least two Layers;

    a reinforcement operable to determine a scalarReinforcement signal from the data characterizing the network at least two Layers;

    a data processor operable to process the collected data to determine whether customer demands should be met and whether a reconfiguration of at least one Layer is favourable, and to determine a favoured reconfiguration of the at least one Layer; and

    a reconfiguration initiator operable to initiate implementation of the favoured reconfiguration to initiate the acceptance or rejection of incoming customer demands.

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