Patent ID: 6072774
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: H04B

Abstract:
A method of providing a communication path between a source end node and a destination end node using a dynamic topology of orbital communication links formed between a plurality of orbiting switching nodes, the method comprising the steps of:a) receiving a request for the communication path, said request containing a bandwidth to be supported by the communication path;b) establishing the communication path using a current internodal link topology formed with the orbital communication links existing between the plurality of orbiting switching nodes if said current internodal link topology is able to support said bandwidth;c) augmenting said current internodal link topology to form an augmented internodal link topology by creating at least one additional orbital communication link between at least two additional orbiting switching nodes of said plurality of switching nodes; andd) establishing the communication path using said augmented internodal link topology if said current internodal link topology is unable to support said bandwidth.