Data processing system and method for transmission of a network packet specifying a group identifier identifying a selected plurality of clients
US6405259B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/22
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are disclosed for transmitting a network packet which identifies only selected ones of a plurality of client computer systems. The client computer systems are coupled to a server computer system to form a network. A logical group is specified which includes only a first plurality of the plurality of client computer systems by specifying one of a plurality of group identifiers. A network packet is then transmitted utilizing the network to the logical group. The network packet includes the group identifier which identifies the logical group, wherein only the logical group are the intended recipients of the packet.
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