Network device incorporating selective compression of stored data packets
US6763031B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/9042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network device incorporating selective compression of stored data packets is disclosed. The network device receives, stores and forwards data packets and includes a system for applying a compression algorithm to packets after their header portions and storing the partially compressed packets, which are decompressed after readout from storage and before they are forwarded. Lengths of a packet as received and as subject to the compression algorithm are compared to prevent storage when the algorithm fails to produce a shorter packet.
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