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System and method for propagating filters

US7054930B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2000
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/34
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for propagating filters to an upstream device. The method includes generating a filter at a first network device and sending information on the filter to a second network device located upstream from the first network device. The first network device then requests the second network device to install the filter.

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