Method for fast network-aware clustering
US7627691B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99948
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for clustering together network IP addresses is disclosed. A number of IP addresses are received and processed to determine which IP addresses share a longest prefix matching. The longest prefix matching process is performed according to radix encoded trie which facilitates on-line clustering of the IP addresses. Client and/or server IP addresses may be clustered in accordance with the teachings herein.
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