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Using TCP/IP offload to accelerate packet filtering

US7420931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2004
Grant dateSep 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/22
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for filtering a packet on a connection within a computing system. In one embodiment, the method includes: receiving the packet; delegating the packet to an offload unit for filtering the packet; and determining, by the offload unit, whether the connection is a delegated connection.

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