User and session identification based on connections, protocols and protocol fields
US7460536B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/2483
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for applying a service level to a user's packets of data are provided. Packets of data for multiple users may be transferred through a single connection. Where data for multiple users is transferred through a single connection, a specific service level may be applied for each users' packets of data. Methods is provided that includes the steps of associating a service level with a plurality of sessions; receiving a data packet from a connection; determining a session associated with the data packet; determining a session identifier of a session associated with the data packet; determining a service level associated with the session identifier; and transferring the data packet at the determined the service level. Systems for associating a service level with a session and applying the service level to data packets associated with session is provided.
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