Packet processing method and apparatus in multi-layered network environment
US10992601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/445
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A packet processing method and apparatus in a multi-layered network environment are provided. When a packet including layer information of at least one second network is received from a first network, the packet processing apparatus identifies a deep flow for the packet based on the layer information of the at least one second network included in the packet. The packet processing apparatus maps at least one deep flow to at least one sub-channel obtained by dividing a channel allocated to a virtual processing module (VPM) located in the at least one second network, and transmits the packet or another packet generated by processing the packet to the VPM through the at least one sub-channel.
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