Position parameterized recursive network architecture with topological addressing
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- detecting, by a system including a processor, a group of entities; and
assigning addresses corresponding to nodes of a network structure to the group of entities, wherein each address uniquely identifies a position of a node in the network structure, wherein the addresses assigned to the group of entities are topologically dependent, wherein the group of entities is expandable in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure for a network, wherein a number of different addressable elements within subnetworks of the group of entities remains substantially constant as a number of addressable entities increases, wherein the recursive layered structure compartmentalizes the network thereby rendering core resources non-addressable by equipment in a periphery of the network.
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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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detecting, by a system including a processor, a group of entities; and assigning addresses corresponding to nodes of a network structure to the group of entities, wherein each address uniquely identifies a position of a node in the network structure, wherein the addresses assigned to the group of entities are topologically dependent, wherein the group of entities is expandable in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure for a network, wherein a number of different addressable elements within subnetworks of the group of entities remains substantially constant as a number of addressable entities increases, wherein the recursive layered structure compartmentalizes the network thereby rendering core resources non-addressable by equipment in a periphery of the network. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising:
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detecting, by a system including a processor, a group of entities; and assigning addresses corresponding to a geographical location to addressable entities, wherein each address uniquely identifies a location associated with an addressable entity, wherein the addresses assigned to the group of entities are topologically dependent, wherein the group of entities is expandable in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure, wherein first addresses in a first layer of the recursive layered structure are assigned based on being related to second addresses in an immediately adjacent second layer of the recursive layered structure using a topological mapping between the first and second layers, and wherein a number of different addressable elements within subnetworks of the group of entities remains substantially constant as a number of the group of entities increases, wherein the recursive layered structure compartmentalizes the network thereby rendering core resources non-addressable by equipment in a periphery of the network. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system comprising:
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a memory that stores computer instructions; and a controller coupled with the memory, wherein the controller, responsive to executing the computer instructions, performs operations comprising; detecting a group of entities; and assigning addresses corresponding to nodes of a network structure to the group of entities, wherein each address uniquely identifies a position of a node in the network structure, wherein the group of entities is expandable in a repeatable manner to establish a recursive layered structure for a network, wherein the addresses assigned to the group of entities are topologically dependent, and wherein a number of different addressable elements within subsets of the group of entities remains substantially constant as a number of the group of entities increases due to network expansion, wherein core resources of the network are non-addressable by equipment in a periphery of the network. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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