System and process for searching within a data stream using a pointer matrix and a trap matrix
US6959297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99942
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A trap matrix searches the entire contents of a data stream for a pattern that matches the pattern for a search term. In those circumstances where there is a match between patterns of the data stream and the search term, the method and system can proceed to an exact match operation. In particular, a pointer matrix and a corresponding active control matrix are generated according to a set of terms in a rule table. Data is sequenced through the trap matrix according to the hierarchy of its trap elements. The trap elements perform a pattern match check between the sequenced data stream and any search term in the set of terms in the rule table. Results from a positive pattern match are preferably communicated from the matching trap element to an exact match lookup.
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