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Method and apparatus for tracking costs associated with propagating a data packet

US7586869B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateSep 8, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/66
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Cost information is tracked for a data packet propagated through a node by receiving a data packet, creating a cost carrier descriptor and then forwarding the data packet to another node.

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