Abstract: A computer device may include logic configured to receive a selection of a start node and an end node in an optical network and obtain network topology information relating to the optical network. The logic may be further configured to determine link latencies for particular links in the optical network; determine a least latency path between the start node and the end node based on the obtained network topology information and the determined link latencies, and wherein the least latency path includes one or more of the particular links; determine one or more alternate paths to the determined least latency path; determine channel availability for the least latency path and the one or more alternate paths; and generate a user interface that relates the least latency path and the one or more alternate paths to the determined channel availability.

Abstract: Methods and computer program products are provided for improved routing by evaluating routing alternatives based on multiple-path elements. The homing models provide a solution for improved access homing while balancing latency, load-balancing, and diversity needs by viewing each network in isolation or the combination of networks as a single network.

Abstract: A computer device may include logic configured to receive a selection of a start node and an end node in an optical network and obtain network topology information relating to the optical network. The logic may be further configured to determine link latencies for particular links in the optical network; determine a least latency path between the start node and the end node based on the obtained network topology information and the determined link latencies, and wherein the least latency path includes one or more of the particular links; determine one or more alternate paths to the determined least latency path; determine channel availability for the least latency path and the one or more alternate paths; and generate a user interface that relates the least latency path and the one or more alternate paths to the determined channel availability.

Abstract: A network device receives, from a first mobile communication device via a cellular network, a message to attempt initiate the set-up of data transfer via a local wireless connectivity method. The network device determines a proximity within the cellular network of the first mobile communication device with respect to a second mobile communication device that is the target of the data transfer, and determines a geographic proximity of the first mobile communication device with respect to the second mobile communication device. The network device remotely enables, from the network device, the first mobile communication device and the second mobile communication device to transfer data between them via the local wireless connectivity method instead of via the cellular network based on the determined network proximity or geographic proximity.

Abstract: A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving network path information identifying one or more network paths, receiving network traffic information specifying a network ingress and a network egress for the network traffic on a first network path of the one or more identified network paths and the network traffic information specifying one or more attributes of the network traffic, emulating failure of one or more components of the first network path, determining a second network path between the specified network ingress and the specified network egress to accommodate the network traffic from the first network path, and providing information associated with the second network path.

Abstract: A network device receives, from a first mobile communication device via a cellular network, a message to attempt initiate the set-up of data transfer via a local wireless connectivity method. The network device determines a proximity within the cellular network of the first mobile communication device with respect to a second mobile communication device that is the target of the data transfer, and determines a geographic proximity of the first mobile communication device with respect to the second mobile communication device. The network device remotely enables, from the network device, the first mobile communication device and the second mobile communication device to transfer data between them via the local wireless connectivity method instead of via the cellular network based on the determined network proximity or geographic proximity.

Abstract: A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving network information associated with one or more network links, one or more network nodes, and a network hub, identifying at least two network paths from at least one of the one or more network nodes to the network hub based on the network information. Identifying at least two network paths from at least one of the one or more network nodes to the network hub based on the network information may include determining a number of hops for each identified network path, determining a latency of each link for each identified network path, summing the latencies of each link for each identified network path to calculate a total network path latency, and determining a ranking of the network paths based at least in part on the number of hops and the total network path latency.

Abstract: A system for and method of relaying messages is presented. In an exemplary embodiment, the system and method may include receiving a request from a user to transmit a message to an intended recipient, processing the message for transmission, wherein processing the message comprises assigning metadata to the message, and transmitting the message with the metadata to the intended recipient, where transmitting the message with metadata comprises searching for at least one proximate ad hoc relay device in the event that a communication link cannot be established with a communication network.

Abstract: This application discloses methods and computer program products for optimal or at least improved routing by evaluating routing alternatives based on multiple-path elements. The systems and methods can determine the shortest route to network points while maintaining route diversity. As such, the systems and methods can determine diverse routes with network-entrance diversity or diverse routes entering a network through a common access point.

Abstract: Methods and computer program products are provided for improved routing by evaluating routing alternatives based on multiple-path elements. The homing models provide a solution for improved access homing while balancing latency, load-balancing, and diversity needs by viewing each network in isolation or the combination of networks as a single network.

Abstract: A computing-device implemented network planning process distributes access links associated with customer locations to selected nodes of a provider network. The network planning process distributes the access links associated with the customer locations to the selected nodes of provider network such that overall latency goals for the network are met and such that the density of the connected customer locations to the network nodes in the network satisfy density requirements. The network planning process seeks diversity in customer location assignments by creating additional capacity through the re-assignment of customer locations to alternate network nodes in order to free up space on network nodes needed to off-load customer locations from other over-loaded network nodes. The network planning process permits an expanded ring of network nodes to accommodate dense customer traffic load across a wide area while meeting both individual connection and overall system requirements.

Abstract: Methods and computer program products are provided for improved routing by evaluating routing alternatives based on multiple-path elements. The homing models provide a solution for improved access homing while balancing latency, load-balancing, and diversity needs by viewing each network in isolation or the combination of networks as a single network.

Abstract: A computing-device implemented network planning process distributes access links associated with customer locations to selected nodes of a provider network. The network planning process distributes the access links associated with the customer locations to the selected nodes of provider network such that overall latency goals for the network are met and such that the density of the connected customer locations to the network nodes in the network satisfy density requirements. The network planning process seeks diversity in customer location assignments by creating additional capacity through the re-assignment of customer locations to alternate network nodes in order to free up space on network nodes needed to off-load customer locations from other over-loaded network nodes. The network planning process permits an expanded ring of network nodes to accommodate dense customer traffic load across a wide area while meeting both individual connection and overall system requirements.

Abstract: A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving network information associated with one or more network links, one or more network nodes, and a network hub, identifying at least two network paths from at least one of the one or more network nodes to the network hub based on the network information. Identifying at least two network paths from at least one of the one or more network nodes to the network hub based on the network information may include determining a number of hops for each identified network path, determining a latency of each link for each identified network path, summing the latencies of each link for each identified network path to calculate a total network path latency, and determining a ranking of the network paths based at least in part on the number of hops and the total network path latency.

Abstract: A method and system of an embodiment may include receiving network path information identifying one or more network paths, receiving network traffic information specifying a network ingress and a network egress for the network traffic on a first network path of the one or more identified network paths and the network traffic information specifying one or more attributes of the network traffic, emulating failure of one or more components of the first network path, determining a second network path between the specified network ingress and the specified network egress to accommodate the network traffic from the first network path, and providing information associated with the second network path.

Abstract: Methods and computer program products are provided for improved routing by evaluating routing alternatives based on multiple-path elements. The homing models provide a solution for improved access homing while balancing latency, load-balancing, and diversity needs by viewing each network in isolation or the combination of networks as a single network.

Abstract: This application discloses methods and computer program products for optimal or at least improved routing by evaluating routing alternatives based on multiple-path elements. The systems and methods can determine the shortest route to network points while maintaining route diversity. As such, the systems and methods can determine diverse routes with network-entrance diversity or diverse routes entering a network through a common access point.

Abstract: A connecting rod has a cap, a head and a shank. The cap and head are joined together by a pair of tongue and groove connections. One connection is a press-fit connection, while the other connection is a snap-fit connection.