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Method and apparatus for constructing a search key

US7426608B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2004
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/90339
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A search key construction system including search key sections, each coupled to an output of a first multiplexer having a first programmable control, a second multiplexer having a second programmable control and an output coupled to the first multiplexer, and a third multiplexer having a third programmable control and an output coupled to the first multiplexer is disclosed. The first programmable control can include a key source select to enable one of a first type path, a second type path, and a third type path. The first type path can include a designated section position from a packet header, the second type path can include a short field from a packet attribute, and the third type field can include a long field from a packet header.

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