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Method and apparatus for generating and using nested encapsulation data

US7389529B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2003
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for processing a data packet. Policy data that specifies nested encapsulation may be identified based upon one or more attributes of the data packet. Based upon first policy data that specifies two or more encapsulations to be applied to a data packet, second policy data may be generated that specifies nested encapsulation to be applied to the data packet.

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