The present disclosure is generally directed to systems and methods associated with data communications. In a particular embodiment, a method for use of multi-protocol labels switching (MPLS) encapsulation with control word communicated over a distributed computer network is disclosed. The method includes...http://www.google.com/patents/US20040151180?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040151180 - Enhanced H-VPLS service architecture using control word