Table-based packet classification
US6850513B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/32
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of packet classification for advanced packet forwarding using a table-based classification method is implemented using a minimum of additional system hardware. The table-based search process implemented for basic packet forwarding is leveraged to accomplish advanced packet classification through the use of a classification table system and classification information stored in data packets. Packet forwarding decisions may be made based on the result of the classification table search.
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