公开(公告)号：US08832755B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US11796799

申请日：2007-04-30

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Morteza Ghodrat ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Morteza Ghodrat ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04L12/00 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/432 ,  H04N21/266 ,  H04N21/472 ,  H04N21/643 ,  H04N21/61

CPC分类号： H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/26616 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/64322

摘要： The present invention provides methods and systems to remove the dependence on the IP layer (OSI layer three) in Video-on-Demand (VoD) transport networks. The present invention replaces the IP layer with Ethernet layer two addressing and even layer one, allowing connectivity in access/aggregation networks without IP layer three capabilities. The present invention enables STBs to communicate with VoD controllers, servers, and the like at layer two and/or layer one, eliminating the need for layer three routing capabilities in access/aggregation networks.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了在视频点播（VoD）传输网络中消除对IP层（OSI第三层）的依赖性的方法和系统。 本发明用以太网二层寻址，甚至一层替代了IP层，允许接入/汇聚网络中的连通性，而不具有IP三层能力。 本发明使STB能够在第二层和/或第一层与VoD控制器，服务器等进行通信，从而消除了对接入/汇聚网络中的三层路由能力的需要。

公开(公告)号：US08059685B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-15

申请号：US11645483

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： Morteza Ghodrat ,  Michael A. Gazier ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Morteza Ghodrat ,  Michael A. Gazier ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04J3/06

CPC分类号： H04J3/1658 ,  H04J3/0658 ,  H04J2203/0085 ,  H04L7/08

摘要： The present invention reserves special Ethernet timing packets to mark timing within Ethernet and OTN, and secondarily creates frames within the Ethernet stream through the timing marker packets. The result is standard Ethernet with timing capability that can be transported over standard Ethernet links and/or within OTN. This timing capability can be utilized to carry synchronization over asynchronous Ethernet and OTN streams. Advantageously, enabling Ethernet and OTN to carry synchronous information will de-risk switching from SONET/SDH to Ethernet and/or OTN for service providers. The present invention also includes frame decomposition of the Ethernet stream. Ethernet packets are broken into fixed bandwidth and excess bandwidth. The fixed bandwidth is subdivided into fixed (negotiated) flits, with each flit corresponding to a specific user or combination of users like a private tunnel. This offers service providers a method to provide deterministic and more secure bandwidth over Ethernet to multiple clients.

摘要翻译： 本发明保留特殊的以太网定时分组来标记以太网和OTN内的定时，并且通过定时标记分组二次在以太网流中创建帧。 结果是具有定时能力的标准以太网可以通过标准以太网链路和/或OTN内传输。 该定时能力可用于通过异步以太网和OTN流进行同步。 有利地，使得以太网和OTN能够携带同步信息将降低对于服务提供商从SONET / SDH到以太网和/或OTN的转换。 本发明还包括以太网流的帧分解。 以太网数据包分为固定带宽和超宽带。 固定带宽被细分为固定（协商）飞行，每个飞行对应于特定用户或用户组合，如私有隧道。 这为服务提供商提供了一种通过以太网向多个客户端提供确定性和更安全带宽的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080271096A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11796799

申请日：2007-04-30

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Morteza Ghodrat ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Morteza Ghodrat ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04N7/173

CPC分类号： H04N7/17318 ,  H04N21/26616 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47202 ,  H04N21/6125 ,  H04N21/6175 ,  H04N21/64322

摘要： The present invention provides methods and systems to remove the dependence on the IP layer (OSI layer three) in Video-on-Demand (VoD) transport networks. The present invention replaces the IP layer with Ethernet layer two addressing and even layer one, allowing connectivity in access/aggregation networks without IP layer three capabilities. The present invention enables STBs to communicate with VoD controllers, servers, and the like at layer two and/or layer one, eliminating the need for layer three routing capabilities in access/aggregation networks.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了在视频点播（VoD）传输网络中消除对IP层（OSI第三层）的依赖性的方法和系统。 本发明用以太网二层寻址，甚至一层替代了IP层，允许接入/汇聚网络中的连通性，而不具有IP三层能力。 本发明使STB能够在第二层和/或第一层与VoD控制器，服务器等进行通信，从而消除了对接入/汇聚网络中的三层路由能力的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20080151941A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11645483

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： Morteza Ghodrat ,  Michael A. Gazier ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Morteza Ghodrat ,  Michael A. Gazier ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04J3/06

CPC分类号： H04J3/1658 ,  H04J3/0658 ,  H04J2203/0085 ,  H04L7/08

摘要： The present invention reserves special Ethernet timing packets to mark timing within Ethernet and OTN, and secondarily creates frames within the Ethernet stream through the timing marker packets. The result is standard Ethernet with timing capability that can be transported over standard Ethernet links and/or within OTN. This timing capability can be utilized to carry synchronization over asynchronous Ethernet and OTN streams. Advantageously, enabling Ethernet and OTN to carry synchronous information will de-risk switching from SONET/SDH to Ethernet and/or OTN for service providers. The present invention also includes frame decomposition of the Ethernet stream. Ethernet packets are broken into fixed bandwidth and excess bandwidth. The fixed bandwidth is subdivided into fixed (negotiated) flits, with each flit corresponding to a specific user or combination of users like a private tunnel. This offers service providers a method to provide deterministic and more secure bandwidth over Ethernet to multiple clients.

摘要翻译： 本发明保留特殊的以太网定时分组来标记以太网和OTN内的定时，并且通过定时标记分组二次在以太网流中创建帧。 结果是具有定时能力的标准以太网可以通过标准以太网链路和/或OTN内传输。 该定时能力可用于通过异步以太网和OTN流进行同步。 有利地，使得以太网和OTN能够携带同步信息将降低对于服务提供商从SONET / SDH到以太网和/或OTN的转换。 本发明还包括以太网流的帧分解。 以太网数据包分为固定带宽和超宽带。 固定带宽被细分为固定（协商）飞行，每个飞行对应于特定用户或用户组合，如私有隧道。 这为服务提供商提供了一种通过以太网向多个客户端提供确定性和更安全带宽的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080155659A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11645458

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04L9/32 ,  G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0884 ,  H04L63/164 ,  H04L65/1016

摘要： Network elements in IMS or other SIP systems are configured to pre-authenticate SIP requests either as proxy or by snooping. One or more of these network elements are pre-loaded with a local database copy of the user profiles as typically contained in the HSS inside of the IMS control structures. A master database, such as the one typically contained in the HSS, is distributed to all network elements using database distribution methods. Advantageously, pre-authentication solves bottleneck issues in the SIP mechanism by allowing an end user device to use fully authenticated SIP requests. This prevents the requirement to perform authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) all the way back to the core IMS network, alleviating lag and scaling issues. Additionally, network elements including can become aware of the services requested through SIP requests, and track these requests for optimization. Specifically, resources requested based upon SIP requests can be cached.

摘要翻译： IMS或其他SIP系统中的网元被配置为通过代理或窥探来预认证SIP请求。 这些网络元件中的一个或多个预先加载了通常包含在IMS控制结构内的HSS中的用户简档的本地数据库副本。 使用数据库分发方法将诸如通常包含在HSS中的主数据库分发到所有网络元件。 有利的是，预认证通过允许最终用户设备使用完全认证的SIP请求来解决SIP机制中的瓶颈问题。 这样可以防止对核心IMS网络进行认证，授权和计费（AAA）的要求，从而缓解延迟和扩展问题。 此外，包括的网络元件可以意识到通过SIP请求所请求的服务，并且跟踪这些优化请求。 具体来说，可以缓存基于SIP请求所请求的资源。

公开(公告)号：US08787170B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US11657266

申请日：2007-01-24

申请人： Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Michael A. Gazier ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Michael A. Gazier ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04L12/56 ,  H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/0886

摘要： The present invention utilizes control plane signaling to dynamically configure flexible, existential ports. The ports are referred to as existential as their nature can change over time depending on the present need of the network, and because the ports are flexible and reconfigurable to a plurality of bit rates and protocols. The present invention removes the constraints of provisioning individual ports and connections, such as from a network management system, and integrates the concept of flexible ports with signaling and control plane methods utilized for routing in modern networks. Advantageously, the present invention extends service providers' investments in equipment, and reduces operating expenses in providing systems that are able to dynamically deal with various network configurations and with low touch by automatically performing provisioning. The methods and systems of the present invention can be extended to other networks utilizing flexible ports, such as wireless radios and the like.

摘要翻译： 本发明利用控制平面信令来动态配置灵活的存在端口。 这些端口被称为存在性，因为它们的性质可以随时间而变化，这取决于网络的当前需要，并且因为端口是灵活的并且可重新配置为多个比特率和协议。 本发明消除了诸如从网络管理系统提供各个端口和连接的约束，并且将灵活端口的概念与用于现代网络中的路由的信令和控制平面方法相集成。 有利地，本发明扩展了服务提供商对设备的投资，并且在提供能够通过自动执行供应来动态地处理各种网络配置和低触摸的系统的同时降低运营费用。 本发明的方法和系统可以扩展到使用诸如无线无线电等的灵活端口的其他网络。

公开(公告)号：US08467290B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US11645458

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04J3/14 ,  H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04L63/08 ,  H04L63/0884 ,  H04L63/164 ,  H04L65/1016

摘要： Network elements in IMS or other SIP systems are configured to pre-authenticate SIP requests either as proxy or by snooping. One or more of these network elements are pre-loaded with a local database copy of the user profiles as typically contained in the HSS inside of the IMS control structures. A master database, such as the one typically contained in the HSS, is distributed to all network elements using database distribution methods. Advantageously, pre-authentication solves bottleneck issues in the SIP mechanism by allowing an end user device to use fully authenticated SIP requests. This prevents the requirement to perform authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) all the way back to the core IMS network, alleviating lag and scaling issues. Additionally, network elements including can become aware of the services requested through SIP requests, and track these requests for optimization. Specifically, resources requested based upon SIP requests can be cached.

摘要翻译： IMS或其他SIP系统中的网元被配置为通过代理或窥探来预认证SIP请求。 这些网络元件中的一个或多个预先加载了通常包含在IMS控制结构内的HSS中的用户简档的本地数据库副本。 使用数据库分发方法将诸如通常包含在HSS中的主数据库分发到所有网络元件。 有利的是，预认证通过允许最终用户设备使用完全认证的SIP请求来解决SIP机制中的瓶颈问题。 这样可以防止对核心IMS网络进行认证，授权和计费（AAA）的要求，从而缓解延迟和扩展问题。 此外，包括的网络元件可以意识到通过SIP请求所请求的服务，并且跟踪这些优化请求。 具体来说，可以缓存基于SIP请求所请求的资源。

公开(公告)号：US20080082649A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11540786

申请日：2006-09-29

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Y. Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： G06F15/173

CPC分类号： H04L41/0266 ,  H04L41/026 ,  H04L41/0806 ,  H04L41/0846 ,  H04L41/0879 ,  H04L41/0886 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/14 ,  H04L67/141 ,  H04L67/327

摘要： Typically, services in a network are set up via direct provisioning performed by an EMS/NMS/OSS, i.e. a platform supporting multiple WDM spans in order to provide NM services or a system responsible for managing at least part of the network, and communicating with agents in order to help keep track of network resources, statistics, and performance. Alternatively, services in the network are set up via automated nodal software that is capable of performing routing under EMS/NMS/OSS command. The present invention utilizes an XML-based protocol for controlling a plurality of settings to tie network equipment together, such as telecommunications, cable, enterprise, wireless, etc., across different transport network technologies, including optical, wireless, TDM, and packet. Network requests are carried in self-describing XML messages that are parsed by a general XML language parser. This changes the paradigm of XML used to control data records to XML controlling network equipment. This has many benefits including the ability to better function in the new IMS infrastructures being assembled.

摘要翻译： 通常，通过由EMS / NMS / OSS执行的直接配置来建立网络中的服务，即，支持多个WDM跨度的平台，以便提供NM服务或负责管理至少部分网络的系统，以及与 代理，以帮助跟踪网络资源，统计和性能。 或者，网络中的服务通过自动节点软件建立，该软件能够根据EMS / NMS / OSS命令执行路由。 本发明利用基于XML的协议来控制多个设置，以将网络设备捆绑在一起，诸如电信，有线，企业，无线等，跨越不同的传输网络技术，包括光，无线，TDM和分组。 网络请求是由通用XML语言解析器解析的自描述XML消息中携带的。 这将将用于控制数据记录的XML的范例改变为XML控制网络设备。 这具有许多好处，包括在组装新的IMS基础设施中更好地起作用的能力。

公开(公告)号：US20080056151A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11513606

申请日：2006-08-31

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04J1/16

CPC分类号： H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104

摘要： Typically, paths in a network are set up via direct provisioning performed by an Element Management System/Network Management System/Operations Support System, i.e. a platform supporting multiple Wavelength Division Multiplexed spans in order to provide Network Management services/a system responsible for managing at least part of the network, and communicating with agents in order to help keep track of network resources, statistics, and performance. Alternatively, paths in the network are set up via automated nodal software that is capable of performing routing under EMS/NMS/OSS command. A relatively recent protocol, Session Initiation Protocol, has evolved for use in conjunction with multimedia devices in order to locate and connect devices together. The present invention alters the fundamental assumption that SIP is used to trigger network connections between devices, and offers a new idea that SIP can be used to tie together network equipment in a plurality of settings, such as telecommunications, cable, wireless, enterprise, etc., across different transport network technologies, including optical, Time Division Multiplexed, and packet.

摘要翻译： 通常，网络中的路径通过由元件管理系统/网络管理系统/操作支持系统执行的直接配置来建立，即支持多个波分复用跨度的平台，以便提供网络管理服务/负责管理 网络的最小部分，并与代理进行通信，以帮助跟踪网络资源，统计信息和性能。 或者，网络中的路径是通过能够根据EMS / NMS / OSS命令进行路由的自动节点软件建立的。 一个相对较新的协议会话发起协议已经发展为与多媒体设备结合使用，以便将设备定位和连接在一起。 本发明改变了SIP用于触发设备之间的网络连接的基本假设，并且提供了一种新思想，SIP可以用于将多个设备中的网络设备（诸如电信，有线，无线，企业等）组合在一起 跨越不同的传输网络技术，包括光，时分复用和分组。

公开(公告)号：US08355333B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-15

申请号：US11513606

申请日：2006-08-31

申请人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

发明人： Michael A. Gazier ,  Lyndon Ong ,  Ian H. Duncan

IPC分类号： H04J1/16

CPC分类号： H04L29/06027 ,  H04L65/1006 ,  H04L65/103 ,  H04L65/104

摘要： A network method utilizing Session Initiation Protocol to establish a network path between network elements in a network includes generating a request for a network service in Session Initiation Protocol, wherein the request is one of manually and automatically configured, and wherein the request is directed to the network; obtaining network resources responsive to the request, wherein the network resources comprise network parameters required to obtain and provision the network path; and configuring the network resources responsive to the request. The network includes a plurality of network elements operable to receive Session Initiation Protocol requests. Optionally, the plurality of network elements include a plurality of optical network elements, wherein the network route includes wavelengths between a first and second optical network element in the network. The network parameters include one or more of available wavelengths, available bandwidth, available regeneration points, available circuits, intermediate network elements, and combinations thereof.

摘要翻译： 利用会话发起协议在网络中的网元之间建立网络路径的网络方法包括在会话发起协议中生成对网络服务的请求，其中该请求是手动和自动配置之一，并且其中该请求被引导到 网络; 响应于所述请求获得网络资源，其中所述网络资源包括获取和提供所述网络路径所需的网络参数; 以及响应于该请求配置网络资源。 网络包括可操作以接收会话发起协议请求的多个网络元件。 可选地，多个网络元件包括多个光网络元件，其中网络路由包括网络中的第一和第二光网络元件之间的波长。 网络参数包括可用波长，可用带宽，可用再生点，可用电路，中间网络元件及其组合中的一个或多个。