18154939. Route Advertisement Method and Related Device simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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Route Advertisement Method and Related Device
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Route Advertisement Method and Related Device - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18154939 titled 'Route Advertisement Method and Related Device
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: A first network device obtains a first route, where the first route includes a first route prefix. The first network device advertises a second route, where the second route includes a subnet prefix and a path identifier, and a range of the subnet prefix includes a range of the first route prefix.
Patent/Innovation Explanation:
- The patent application describes a network device that obtains a route prefix and advertises a second route with a subnet prefix and a path identifier.
- The range of the subnet prefix includes the range of the first route prefix, indicating that the second route is a subset of the first route.
- This innovation allows for more efficient routing in a network by advertising specific subsets of routes instead of the entire route.
Potential Applications:
- Network routing optimization
- Efficient utilization of network resources
- Improved network performance and reliability
Problems Solved:
- Inefficient routing in networks
- Wasted network resources due to advertising unnecessary routes
- Difficulty in managing and optimizing network routing
Benefits:
- Improved network efficiency and performance
- Reduced network congestion
- Enhanced scalability and flexibility in network routing
Original Abstract Submitted
A first network device obtains a first route, where the first route includes a first route prefix. The first network device advertises a second route, where the second route includes a subnet prefix and a path identifier, and a range of the subnet prefix includes a range of the first route prefix.
