Classification and management of network traffic based on attributes orthogonal to explicit packet attributes
US7545748B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0213
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Classification of network traffic based on conditions orthogonal to explicit attributes of packets in network traffic. In one implementation, classification of network traffic based on the behavior of one or more nodes associated with the network traffic. In one implementation, a mechanism is provided that allows for the creation of matching rule predicates that match to certain node behaviors of interest and cause the application of appropriate policies to the network traffic. In one implementation, the node behavior matching functionality can be combined to seamlessly operate in connection with other Layer 7 traffic classification mechanisms that operate on explicitly-presented attributes of the packets.
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