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Method and system for provisioning network resources for dynamic multicast groups

  • US 6,556,544 B1
  • Filed: 10/22/1999
  • Issued: 04/29/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/22/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of provisioning a distribution path of a multicast tree from an egress node in a dynamic multicast group in a differentiated services (DS) network, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) receiving information respecting a predetermined service level specification (SLS) for the dynamic multicast group at the egress node; and

    b) provisioning the distribution path from the egress node toward a root of the multicast tree, on the basis of the received information respecting the SLS.

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