18149230. STITCHING HETEROGENEOUS MULTICAST DOMAINS simplified abstract (Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP)

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STITCHING HETEROGENEOUS MULTICAST DOMAINS

Organization Name

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP

Inventor(s)

Anil Raj of Bangalore (IN)

Chakradhara Rao Gollakota of Andhra Pradesh (IN)

Tathagata Nandy of Karnataka Bangalore (IN)

Subramanian Muthukumar of Chennai (IN)

STITCHING HETEROGENEOUS MULTICAST DOMAINS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18149230 titled 'STITCHING HETEROGENEOUS MULTICAST DOMAINS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method and devices for connecting different multicast networks by programming static routes and forwarding multicast streams.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Programming static multicast routes into border gateway devices
  • Sending join requests to network devices based on the routes
  • Receiving and forwarding multicast streams to other devices
  • Stitching together heterogeneous multicast domains within a network

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in telecommunications, video streaming services, and large-scale network infrastructures.

Problems Solved

  • Connecting disparate multicast domains
  • Efficiently managing multicast flows in complex networks

Benefits

  • Improved network connectivity
  • Enhanced multicast stream delivery
  • Simplified management of multicast routes

Commercial Applications

  • "Programmed Border Gateway Devices for Multicast Domain Stitching" could revolutionize how networks handle multicast traffic, potentially leading to more efficient data transmission and improved user experiences in various industries.

Prior Art

Readers interested in prior art related to this technology could explore patents and research papers on multicast routing, network stitching, and border gateway devices.

Frequently Updated Research

Stay informed about the latest developments in multicast routing, network connectivity, and border gateway technologies to understand how this innovation continues to evolve.

Questions about Programmed Border Gateway Devices for Multicast Domain Stitching

What are the potential implications of this technology on network scalability?

This technology could potentially enhance network scalability by efficiently managing multicast flows across different domains.

How does this innovation compare to traditional multicast routing methods?

This innovation offers a more streamlined approach to connecting heterogeneous multicast domains compared to traditional methods, potentially improving network performance and management.


Original Abstract Submitted

Programmed border gateway devices and a corresponding method are provided for stitching together heterogeneous multicast domains within a network. The method includes programming static multicast routes associated with a given multicast flow into border gateway devices. Based on the static multicast routes, the border gateway devices may send join requests to one or more network devices in their domains and receive a multicast stream in response. The border gateway devices may forward the received multicast stream to other border gateway devices, which may deliver the multicast stream to one or more receiving devices in their respective network domains.