Managing network services using multipath protocols
US11979457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1031
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technology related to managing network services using multipath protocols is disclosed. In one example, a method includes intercepting a multipath protocol request from a requesting host for a connection to a service. The multipath protocol request is intercepted by an intermediary server. A target host different than the intermediary server can be selected to provide the service. A multipath protocol packet can be sent from the intermediary server to the requesting host. The multipath protocol packet can add a subflow of the connection using an address of the target host. The subflow can enable a path between the requesting host and the target host that does not traverse the intermediary server.
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