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Ethernet protection system

CA 2446239 C · Owner: Ericsson Ab · Inventors: Tornar, Massimiliano; Leroux, Andre

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An Ethernet protection system includes an Ethernet communication device operable to be connected to first and second Ethernet lines forming a parallel connection. The Ethernet communication device is able to select the first Ethernet line and transmit and receive data over the first Ethernet line and , upon detecting a fail ure in the first Ethernet line automatically selelct , the second Ethernet line and transmit and receive data over the second Ethernet line.

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  • Filed June 5, 2002 and granted April 19, 2011. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 5, 2022.
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FiledJune 5, 2002
GrantedApril 19, 2011
Term endedJune 5, 2022
Patent numberCA 2446239 C
Classification (IPC)H04L41/06 +2 more

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