Patent ID: 6452942
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: H04L,H04W

Abstract:
A resource allocation method for distributing an aggregate bandwidth into a plurality of access channels forming a distribution side of a network, the network including an access multiplexer coupled to a Point-of-Presence (PoP) module disposed on an aggregate side of the network, wherein the distribution side includes a network management system (NMS) and a plurality of network termination nodes, the method comprising the steps of:creating one or more service subscription profiles by the NMS, wherein each of the service subscription profiles is associated with a corresponding subscriber and defines the subscriber's bandwidth requirements and quality of service (QOS) parameters to which the subscriber has a service subscription; storing, in a database associated with the NMS, the service subscription profiles for the subscribers, wherein each network termination node corresponds to a particular subscriber; establishing an aggregate path between the access multiplexer and the POP for providing the aggregate bandwidth; effectuating, via the access multiplexer, one or more label switched paths (LSPs) between the POP module and at least a portion of the plurality of the network termination nodes, wherein each LSP provides an access channel that is substantially based on the service subscription profile corresponding to the network termination node which terminates the LSP.