Internet route deaggregation and route selection preferencing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8817658
APP PUB NO 20090323544A1
SERIAL NO

12489000

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A method and system for managing the routing of traffic within a network develops a topological address space map of the network to enable a “best route” selection process. The network is comprised of a backbone connected to a plurality of peering partners. Points on the network monitor traffic flows. A central facility analyzes the traffic flows and routes within the network and performs intelligent routing management.

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LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS LLC1025 ELDORADO BOULEVARD BROOMFIELD CO 80021

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Barmann, David Valley Park, US 3 269
Gaddis, Michael E DeFiance, US 8 506
Hicks, Peter N Webster Groves, US 3 269
Nunes, Steven T Edwardsville, US 2 237

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