Distributed switching architecture for communication module redundancy
CA 2006489 C · Owner: Keren-Zvi, Joseph · Inventors: Keren-Zvi, Joseph; King, Wayne M.
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Partner modules are assigned to a plurality of primary modules in a communications system each partner, module being adapted to route signals from the primary module to which it is assigned to a spare module in case the primary module fails. The partner modules preferrably also serve as primary modules for receiving signals from their associated communication lines. As a result, redundancy for a failed primary module is provided by a signal routing architecture that is distributed throughout the communications system.
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- Filed December 22, 1989 and granted September 29, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 22, 2009.
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