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Virtual path management in hierarchical ATM networks

  • US 6,304,549 B1
  • Filed: 05/08/1997
  • Issued: 10/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/12/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. Dynamic virtual path connection management system in a hierarchical ATM network comprising:

  • a) means for obtaining parameters characterizing a virtual path desired to be provisioned between said two switching nodes in said network and communicating said parameters to a first control device associated with a said switching node in said network;

    b) means for communicating information relating to switching element resources currently available at each switching node contained in said network to said first control device;

    c) means for computing from said parameters and switching element resource information an optimal route between said two switching nodes that is capable of realizing a virtual path connection there between; and

    , d) means for allocating switching element resources for switching elements contained in said computed route.

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