System and method for processing packets in a multi-processor environment
US7177943B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/66
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for processing packets in a multi-processor environment, that includes receiving a set-up request packet for a communication session and directing the set-up request packet to a selected one of a plurality of processors. A set-up reply packet is generated at the selected one of the plurality of processors, the set-up reply packet including a virtual identifier assigned to the selected one of the plurality of processors. The set-up reply packet is transported to establish the communication session.
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