Method and apparatus for controlling traffic in a computer network
US7533415B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/145
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a technique for controlling traffic in a computer network includes modifying a packet generated by a first computer. The packet may be intended for a second computer, but is modified to be redirected to a third computer. The packet may be processed in the third computer prior to being forwarded from the third computer to the second computer. The packet may be scanned for viruses at the third computer, for example. Among other advantages, the technique allows for scanning of early generated packets, redirection of selected packets, and routing of packets from a computer in general.
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