Method and apparatus for using software defined networking and network function virtualization to secure residential networks
US10348687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/101
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A service provider device includes a controller having a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to receive a device access request from the client device via a residential network, the server provider device being located external to the residential network and detect a communication type identifier associated with the device access request. The controller is configured to establish a secure communication channel between the client device and a middlebox associated with the detected communication type identifier and provide communication between the client device and the server device via the secure communication channel between the client device.
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