Optical Telecommunication Network IP Interface Redundancy Reduction

The patent applies universality by enabling a single IP interface to perform multiple functions: it serves as the primary interface during normal operation and automatically becomes the backup interface during fault conditions. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated backup IP interfaces, reducing device complexity while maintaining self-healing capability. The control unit manages the interface's dual role by dynamically switching its function based on operational status.

The patent implements discarding and recovering by allowing the backup IP interface to be discarded (deactivated) during normal operation, and then recovered (activated) when fault conditions occur. The single IP interface is discarded as a primary interface during normal operation but recovered as an active backup interface when needed, eliminating continuous wastage of IP connections while ensuring fault coverage is maintained when required.

The patent applies self-service by enabling the IP interface to automatically switch between primary and backup functions based on detected fault conditions, without requiring manual reconfiguration. The control unit monitors the operational status and autonomously manages the interface's role, making the system self-configuring and eliminating the need for manual intervention during fault recovery operations.

The patent implements periodic action by having the backup IP interface remain in a dormant, low-energy state during normal operation, and only becoming active periodically when fault conditions are detected. This approach reduces continuous energy consumption associated with maintaining active backup connections, while ensuring that energy-intensive operations occur only when necessary for fault recovery, thus reducing overall energy usage while maintaining data transport resilience.