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US11088992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2019
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a network is provided. The method comprises segmenting the network into a plurality of virtual private networks, wherein each virtual private network runs on an underlying physical network; and wherein each virtual private network represents a particular context; and configuring at least some nodes within the network to send and receive traffic based on context.

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