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Method of labeling data units with a domain field

US6567406B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1999
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and device are provided for an improved system and method of labeling data units with a domain field that is fast, scalable and simple to implement in domain switching applications without adding to the protocol overhead. The system and method are also suitable for point-to-multipoint configurations.

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