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Memory optimized pattern searching

US7565380B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2006
Grant dateJul 21, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99944
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of modifying a finite state machine (FSM) wherein the FSM is accessed by a plurality of entries, with each entry comprised of a substring and a next-state pointer, and the FSM is modified so that each entry comprises a length, which is less than or equal to a maximum size boundary placed on a memory device configured for storing the FSM.

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