Performing message and transformation adapter functions in a network element on behalf of an application
US7509431B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method is disclosed for performing message and transformation adapter functions in a network element on behalf of an application. According to one aspect, the network element determines an application layer message that is collectively contained in payload portions of data packets. The application layer message conforms to an application layer protocol, such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). The network element determines the application layer protocol to which the application layer message conforms. Based on the application layer protocol, an adapter is selected from among a plurality of adapters that are accessible to the network element. The application layer message is provided to the selected adapter, which converts the application layer message into a “canonical” message that is not specific to any particular application layer protocol.
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