Packet flow control in a header of a packet
US12074791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/74
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for controlling packet flows through the generation of packet flow rules are described. In an example, a network virtualization device receives network data. The network virtualization device determines a set of networks of a virtual network based on the network data. The network virtualization device receives flow data of the customer. The network virtualization device generates a packet flow rule based on the flow data and the set of networks. The packet flow rule defines a network boundary of one or more networks such that a first packet having a destination within the network boundary can flow and such that a second packet having a destination outside of the network boundary is to be dropped. The network virtualization device stores the packet flow rule in association with the compute instance.
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