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Label switched data unit content evaluation

US7496688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2026

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

Abstract

Evaluation of label switched data units is disclosed. In a method, a data unit is received or obtained, and, when the data unit is a label switched data unit, a kind of an encapsulated data unit included in a message body of the data unit is determined by analyzing the message body. The method may be achieved as part of a network interface included on a board in a network testing unit and in a computing device.

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