Systems and methods for processing packets
US7215637B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1458
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and devices for processing packets are provided. The processing device may include an input interface for receiving data units containing header information of respective packets; a first module configurable to perform packet filtering based on the received data units; a second module configurable to perform traffic analysis based on the received data units; a third module configurable to perform load balancing based on the received data units; and a fourth module configurable to perform route lookups based on the received data units.
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