Cisco technology, inc. (20240314066). MULTICAST REDUNDANCY IN EVPN NETWORKS simplified abstract
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MULTICAST REDUNDANCY IN EVPN NETWORKS
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Mankamana Prasad Mishra of San Jose CA (US)
Nitin Kumar of San Jose CA (US)
MULTICAST REDUNDANCY IN EVPN NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240314066 titled 'MULTICAST REDUNDANCY IN EVPN NETWORKS
The patent application describes a system and methods for managing multiple multicast flows within a multicast group of a multicast network.
- The system groups redundant sources of the multicast group based on their associated multicast flows.
- Flow identifiers are assigned to each redundant source to indicate their respective multicast flows.
- Single forwarder election is facilitated to select a forwarder belonging to the appropriate multicast flow.
- Control plane extensions enable signaling of which redundant source belongs to which multicast flow.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in large-scale multicast networks to efficiently manage multiple multicast flows. - It can be used in video streaming services to ensure seamless delivery of content to multiple users simultaneously.
Problems Solved: - Efficient management of multiple multicast flows within a multicast group. - Reducing redundancy and optimizing resource utilization in multicast networks.
Benefits: - Improved scalability and performance in multicast networks. - Enhanced reliability and efficiency in delivering multicast content.
Commercial Applications: Title: Scalable Multicast Flow Management System This technology can be utilized by telecommunications companies, content delivery networks, and video streaming platforms to enhance the efficiency of multicast content delivery, leading to improved user experience and cost savings.
Questions about Multicast Flow Management: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of managing multiple multicast flows within a multicast group?
- This technology optimizes resource utilization by grouping redundant sources and selecting a single forwarder for each multicast flow.
2. What are the potential applications of this system in real-world scenarios?
- This system can be applied in various industries such as telecommunications, video streaming, and content delivery to enhance the scalability and performance of multicast networks.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system and associated methods provide a scalable solution for managing multiple multicast flows within a multicast group of a multicast network. the system groups redundant sources of the multicast group according to their associated multicast flows, assigns flow identifiers to each redundant source indicative of their associated multicast flows, and facilitates single forwarder election to select a single forwarder that belongs to the appropriate multicast flow. the system provides control plane extensions that enable signaling of which redundant source belongs to which multicast flow.
