Title :
Towards a self-healing intelligent network
Author :
May, C.J. ; Dighe, R.S.
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The elements of an intelligent distributed network are explored. The network is built with modular packet switching nodes interconnected with high-speed bi-directional transmission facilities. The network architecture resembles a pyramid constructed with layers of independent functions. A review is conducted of assumptions about the network environment, and some required network attributes are listed. The minimal changes needed in the service and maintenance functions to achieve a self-healing intelligent network are illustrated with the details of alternate routing
Keywords :
intelligent networks; packet switching; telecommunication services; high speed bidirectional transmission; intelligent distributed network; maintenance functions; modular packet switching nodes; network architecture; network attributes; network environment; self-healing intelligent network; service functions; Bandwidth; Bidirectional control; Central office; Context-aware services; Intelligent networks; Network topology; Packet switching; Routing; Telecommunication traffic; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Communications, 1991. ICC '91, Conference Record. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Denver, CO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0006-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICC.1991.162444
