18067232. BIER OAM Detection Method, Device, and System simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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BIER OAM Detection Method, Device, and System
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BIER OAM Detection Method, Device, and System - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18067232 titled 'BIER OAM Detection Method, Device, and System
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for detecting and measuring operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) in a network using a bit index explicit replication (BIER) protocol.
- The method involves a bit forwarding ingress router (BFIR) obtaining a detection request packet based on a BIER OAM packet.
- The detection request packet is then sent to one or more bit forwarding egress routers (BFERs).
- The detection request packet includes a first packet and a first packet header.
- The first packet is created by encapsulating the BIER OAM packet.
- The first packet header contains a bit string that indicates the BFERs to be measured.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Network monitoring and troubleshooting: The method allows for efficient detection and measurement of OAM in a network, enabling operators to monitor and troubleshoot network performance.
- Quality of Service (QoS) management: By measuring the performance of BFERs, network operators can ensure that the network is delivering the expected QoS to end-users.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient OAM detection: The method provides a streamlined approach to detect and measure OAM in a network using BIER, reducing the complexity and overhead associated with traditional OAM methods.
- Scalability: The use of BIER allows for efficient replication and forwarding of packets, making it suitable for large-scale networks.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved network performance: By detecting and measuring OAM, network operators can identify and address performance issues promptly, leading to improved network reliability and user experience.
- Cost-effective solution: The use of BIER and the streamlined detection method reduce the need for additional hardware or complex configurations, resulting in cost savings for network operators.
Original Abstract Submitted
A bit index explicit replication (BIER) operations, administration, and maintenance (OAM) detection method includes a bit forwarding ingress router (BFIR) obtaining a detection request packet based on a first BIER OAM packet, and sending the detection request packet to at least one bit forwarding egress router BFER. The detection request packet includes a first packet and a first packet header. The first packet is a packet obtained by encapsulating the first BIER OAM packet. The first packet header includes a bit string, and the bit string indicates the at least one bit forwarding egress router BFER that is to be measured.
