Patent ID: 7167453
Filing Date: 2007-01-23
Classification: H04L,H04Q

Abstract:
1. A partially interconnected network, comprising: a plurality of Allocated Nodes each allocated to one of a number of Areas (AREAs); a plurality of Star Nodes (STARs); point-to-point interconnections between the Allocated Nodes and the STARs; a number of AREAs with Allocated Nodes which are interconnected to an individual STAR forming a number of Routes (ROUTEs) from the individual STAR; the Allocated Nodes of a first of the AREAs being interconnected to a set comprising some, but not all, of the STARs; further of the AREAs being interconnected to further sets each comprising STARs; at least one interconnection choice (CHOICE) between any two Allocated Nodes being in different AREAs; and wherein an interconnection route comprising two point-to-point interconnections interconnected in series by one of the STARs,