Methods and apparatus for redirecting network traffic
US6683873B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are described for controlling packet flow to a cache system is disclosed. A packet flow intended for a first destination is received into the cache system. When the packet flow indicates the start of the packet flow or when the packet flow is identified as being owned by the cache system, the packet flow is processed within the cache system. When the packet flow does not indicate the start of the packet flow and the packet flow is not identified as being owned by the cache system, the packet flow is directed back to the first destination.
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