Trigger alarm actions and alarm-triggered network flows in software-defined networks
US10756956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A software-defined network controller (SDN controller) defines a first network flow to be selectively implemented by a networking device according to a first network operation profile. The SDN controller defines a second network flow to be selectively implemented by the networking device according to a second network operation profile. A memory device of the networking device may store at least first and second network operation profiles for selective implementation based on network packet characteristic matching and/or a “trigger alarm” event. The first network operation profile is implemented when an incoming network packet matches a pre-defined and/or customizable network packet characteristic match template. The second network operation profile is implemented when a “trigger alarm” event is received. A network operation profile may execute a write action to latch, or otherwise trigger, a physical alarm of a networking device or associated device.
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