公开(公告)号：EP0907302B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-08

申请号：EP98307693.6

申请日：1998-09-22

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Bordogna, Mark Aldo ,  Dietz, Philip Signey ,  Landry, Joseph Elide ,  Towne, Jeffrey Robert ,  Trested, Warren Clifton, Jr.

IPC: H04Q11/04

CPC classification number: H04L49/552 ,  H04L49/205 ,  H04L49/254 ,  H04L49/255 ,  H04L49/30 ,  H04L49/35 ,  H04L49/555 ,  H04L2012/5627 ,  H04Q3/54591 ,  H04Q11/04 ,  H04Q11/0478 ,  H04Q2213/1302 ,  H04Q2213/1304 ,  H04Q2213/13106 ,  H04Q2213/13166 ,  H04Q2213/13167 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/1332 ,  H04Q2213/1334

公开(公告)号：EP0907302A3

公开(公告)日：2001-01-17

申请号：EP98307693.6

申请日：1998-09-22

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Bordogna, Mark Aldo ,  Dietz, Philip Signey ,  Landry, Joseph Elide ,  Towne, Jeffrey Robert ,  Trested, Warren Clifton, Jr.

IPC: H04Q11/04

CPC classification number: H04L49/552 ,  H04L49/205 ,  H04L49/254 ,  H04L49/255 ,  H04L49/30 ,  H04L49/35 ,  H04L49/555 ,  H04L2012/5627 ,  H04Q3/54591 ,  H04Q11/04 ,  H04Q11/0478 ,  H04Q2213/1302 ,  H04Q2213/1304 ,  H04Q2213/13106 ,  H04Q2213/13166 ,  H04Q2213/13167 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/1332 ,  H04Q2213/1334

Abstract: A network element with a centralized switch fabric is able to support multiple switching functions while meeting established performance requirements by using a control system based on an embedded signal status protocol. Generally, each input signal within a transmission path is monitored to derive signal status information, which is then individually encoded and embedded within the input signal. The embedded signal status can be decoded and provided as input to control logic for processing at any point within the transmission path, as necessary. In the case of a centralized switch fabric, the control logic resolves an address of a single input signal based on the embedded signal status and provides this resolved address to the switch fabric so that the appropriate input signal can be selected. In the present invention, the control logic may be configured to support any given application, e.g., "path-in-line" protection switching, whereby each configuration of control logic constitutes an application control set that supports the performance requirements of that given application.

公开(公告)号：EP0907302A2

公开(公告)日：1999-04-07

申请号：EP98307693.6

申请日：1998-09-22

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Bordogna, Mark Aldo ,  Dietz, Philip Signey ,  Landry, Joseph Elide ,  Towne, Jeffrey Robert ,  Trested, Warren Clifton, Jr.

IPC: H04Q11/04

CPC classification number: H04L49/552 ,  H04L49/205 ,  H04L49/254 ,  H04L49/255 ,  H04L49/30 ,  H04L49/35 ,  H04L49/555 ,  H04L2012/5627 ,  H04Q3/54591 ,  H04Q11/04 ,  H04Q11/0478 ,  H04Q2213/1302 ,  H04Q2213/1304 ,  H04Q2213/13106 ,  H04Q2213/13166 ,  H04Q2213/13167 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/1332 ,  H04Q2213/1334

Abstract: A network element with a centralized switch fabric is able to support multiple switching functions while meeting established performance requirements by using a control system based on an embedded signal status protocol. Generally, each input signal within a transmission path is monitored to derive signal status information, which is then individually encoded and embedded within the input signal. The embedded signal status can be decoded and provided as input to control logic for processing at any point within the transmission path, as necessary. In the case of a centralized switch fabric, the control logic resolves an address of a single input signal based on the embedded signal status and provides this resolved address to the switch fabric so that the appropriate input signal can be selected. In the present invention, the control logic may be configured to support any given application, e.g., "path-in-line" protection switching, whereby each configuration of control logic constitutes an application control set that supports the performance requirements of that given application.

Abstract translation: 具有集中交换结构的网元能够通过使用基于嵌入式信号状态协议的控制系统来支持多种切换功能，同时满足已建立的性能要求。 通常，监视传输路径内的每个输入信号以导出信号状态信息，然后将信号状态信息单​​独地编码并嵌入在输入信号内。 嵌入式信号状态可以被解码，并且作为输入提供给控制逻辑，用于根据需要在传输路径内的任何点进行处理。 在集中式交换结构的情况下，控制逻辑基于嵌入的信号状态来解析单个输入信号的地址，并将该解析的地址提供给交换结构，使得可以选择适当的输入信号。 在本发明中，控制逻辑可以被配置为支持任何给定的应用，例如“在线路由”保护切换，由此控制逻辑的每个配置构成支持该给定应用的性能要求的应用控制集。

公开(公告)号：EP0977391A3

公开(公告)日：2001-01-10

申请号：EP99305707.4

申请日：1999-07-20

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Bordogna, Mark Aldo ,  Dietz, Philip Sidney ,  Landry, Joseph Elide ,  Towne, Jeffrey Robert ,  Trested, Warren Clifton, Jr.

IPC: H04J3/12 ,  H04J3/08

CPC classification number: H04L49/255 ,  H04J3/085 ,  H04J3/12 ,  H04L49/254 ,  H04L49/55 ,  H04L2012/5627 ,  H04Q11/0478

Abstract: Distributed switch fabrics can support multiple switching functions while meeting established performance requirements by using a control architecture based on multiple layers of signal status carried within signals transported through the distributed switch fabrics. More specifically, a method and apparatus is provided for controlling the selection of signals through distributed switch fabrics by deriving signal status information for the signals at any point along a transmission path and embedding the signal status information in each of the signals using multiple signal status layers. Each of the signals carries its respective signal status information as it propagates along the transmission path, so that the embedded signal status information can be selectively extracted from any of the multiple signal status layers to facilitate a selection decision at any of the distributed switch fabrics. The multiple layers of signal status can be used to provide a cumulative signal status of a particular signal as it propagates along the transmission path or the multiple layers can be used to support various combinations of status control, such as each layer being used to track a different level or type of status for the signal.

公开(公告)号：EP0977391A2

公开(公告)日：2000-02-02

申请号：EP99305707.4

申请日：1999-07-20

Applicant: LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Inventor： Bordogna, Mark Aldo ,  Dietz, Philip Sidney ,  Landry, Joseph Elide ,  Towne, Jeffrey Robert ,  Trested, Warren Clifton, Jr.

IPC: H04J3/12 ,  H04J3/08

CPC classification number: H04L49/255 ,  H04J3/085 ,  H04J3/12 ,  H04L49/254 ,  H04L49/55 ,  H04L2012/5627 ,  H04Q11/0478

Abstract: Distributed switch fabrics can support multiple switching functions while meeting established performance requirements by using a control architecture based on multiple layers of signal status carried within signals transported through the distributed switch fabrics. More specifically, a method and apparatus is provided for controlling the selection of signals through distributed switch fabrics by deriving signal status information for the signals at any point along a transmission path and embedding the signal status information in each of the signals using multiple signal status layers. Each of the signals carries its respective signal status information as it propagates along the transmission path, so that the embedded signal status information can be selectively extracted from any of the multiple signal status layers to facilitate a selection decision at any of the distributed switch fabrics. The multiple layers of signal status can be used to provide a cumulative signal status of a particular signal as it propagates along the transmission path or the multiple layers can be used to support various combinations of status control, such as each layer being used to track a different level or type of status for the signal.

Abstract translation: 分布式交换结构可以支持多种交换功能，同时通过使用基于通过分布式交换结构传输的信号内的多层信号状态的控制架构来满足已建立的性能要求。 更具体地，提供了一种方法和装置，用于通过在沿着传输路径的任何点处导出信号的信号状态信息来控制通过分布式交换结构选择信号，并且使用多个信号状态层将信号状态信息嵌入在每个信号中 。 每个信号在沿着传输路径传播时携带其各自的信号状态信息，使得可以从多个信号状态层中的任何一个选择性地提取嵌入的信号状态信息，以促进任何分布式交换结构的选择决策。 可以使用多层信号状态来提供特定信号在沿着传输路径传播时的累积信号状态，或者可以使用多个层来支持状态控制的各种组合，诸如用于跟踪 不同级别或信号类型的状态。