Method and apparatus for monitoring network traffic
US7636305B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1458
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of monitoring network traffic flows of network traffic elements between locations in a data communications network is disclosed. The method comprises the step of classifying, as a first flow, traffic elements from a first to a second network location sharing a flow characteristic. The method further comprises the steps of classifying, as a second flow, traffic elements from said second to said first network location sharing said flow characteristic correlating said first and second flows.
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