Abstract: System, methods, and networks are disclosed that allow base station systems of a wireless communication network to transmit outgoing traffic over a packet backhaul network to multiple routing elements on the MSC side of the network. A base station system described herein identifies a primary routing element and a backup routing element. The primary routing element is the device to which the base station system transmits outgoing traffic under normal operation, and the backup routing element is an alternate to the primary routing element. To transmit traffic over the packet backhaul network, the base station system monitors the availability of the primary routing element. If the primary routing element is available, then the base station system transmits outgoing traffic over the packet backhaul network to the primary routing element. If unavailable, then the base station system transmits outgoing traffic over the packet backhaul network to the backup routing element.

Abstract: System, methods, and networks are disclosed that allow base station systems of a wireless communication network to transmit outgoing traffic over a packet backhaul network to multiple routing elements on the MSC side of the network. A base station system described herein identifies a primary routing element and a backup routing element. The primary routing element is the device to which the base station system transmits outgoing traffic under normal operation, and the backup routing element is an alternate to the primary routing element. To transmit traffic over the packet backhaul network, the base station system monitors the availability of the primary routing element. If the primary routing element is available, then the base station system transmits outgoing traffic over the packet backhaul network to the primary routing element. If unavailable, then the base station system transmits outgoing traffic over the packet backhaul network to the backup routing element.

Abstract: A digital communications system for processing at least one of cell and packet information. The digital communication system includes one or more communication nodes interconnected through a fabric. The communication node(s) has at least one network processing devices, one of which may be designated for receiving the cell and/or packet information, for determining a destination within the node for the cell and/or packet information, and for routing and/or forwarding the cell and/or packet information to the destination. Each communication node may also include a shared bus structure for coupling each of the network processing devices together, as well as an interface for coupling the designated network-processing device with the fabric to support communication between other communication nodes.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a tip for a tool head of a kitchen utensil. The tip provides a protective edge to prevent the kitchen utensil from scratching the non-stick coating on pots and pans. The tip is preferably made of a high temperature nylon material and is injection molded onto at least a portion of the edge of the tool head. The tip can be made in a variety of thicknesses, but is preferably substantially the same thickness as the tool head to provide a smooth transition from the tool head to the tip. The tip may cover a portion of the edge of the tool head or the whole exposed edge of the tool head. The tip may be placed on a variety of different tool heads known to those of ordinary skill in the art of kitchen utensils including spatulas and spoons.