Virtualization of multiple network functions in high-scale routing
US11818230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/822
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network processing element and method for using it, are provided for use in a cluster comprising a plurality of network processing elements, wherein the network processing element is configured to enable provisioning of a plurality of different services, wherein the network processing element is configured to store state data associated with one or more functions required for carrying out each of the plurality of different services, and wherein the network processing element is further configured to provide a service or part thereof, based on the state data associated the network processing element's processing resources required for carrying out one or more functions in the provisioning of the requested service.
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