18484928. COMMUNICATION METHOD, COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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COMMUNICATION METHOD, COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
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COMMUNICATION METHOD, COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18484928 titled 'COMMUNICATION METHOD, COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods and systems for enabling communication between two ports, where one port supports both a flexible Ethernet protocol and a standard Ethernet protocol. The other port supports either the flexible Ethernet protocol or the standard Ethernet protocol. The first device determines the protocol type supported by the second device's port and selects a target protocol type based on the supported protocols of both devices. The first device then communicates with the second device using the selected target protocol type.
- The patent application enables communication between ports supporting different Ethernet protocols.
- The first device determines the protocol type supported by the second device's port.
- The first device selects a target protocol type based on the supported protocols of both devices.
- The first device communicates with the second device using the selected target protocol type.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Networking equipment and devices that need to communicate using different Ethernet protocols.
- Data centers and server farms where different devices may support different Ethernet protocols.
- Industrial automation systems that require communication between devices supporting different Ethernet protocols.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Enables communication between devices supporting different Ethernet protocols without the need for protocol conversion or additional hardware.
- Simplifies the communication process between devices with different Ethernet protocol capabilities.
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased compatibility and interoperability between devices supporting different Ethernet protocols.
- Cost savings by eliminating the need for protocol conversion or additional hardware.
- Improved efficiency and performance in communication between devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
Communication methods, apparatuses, systems, and storage media are provided, to implement communication between a port and another port supporting both a flexible Ethernet protocol and a standard Ethernet protocol. In an example, a port of a first device supports a flexible Ethernet protocol and a standard Ethernet protocol, and a protocol type supported by a port of a second device includes the flexible Ethernet protocol and/or the standard Ethernet protocol. The first device obtains the protocol type supported by the port of the second device, determines a target protocol type based on the protocol type supported by the port of the second device and a protocol type supported by the port of the first device, and communicates with the second device based on the target protocol type. The target protocol type includes the flexible Ethernet protocol or the standard Ethernet protocol.
