Bridge with sequential software modules
US7653774B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/5038
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A bridge includes first and second network connections, and processor means and memory together operating to implement plural software modules. These allow data to be passed between the network connections and allow the data to be handled as it passes. Each software modules has a priority, either pre-set in software or settable by the bridge in response to receiving a command from a device connected to the bridge. The bridge is operable to arrange the software modules sequentially between the network connections, such that data provided by a software module is received at the next software module in the sequence, according to their priorities. Software modules can be added to or removed from the sequence. This can be carried out dynamically, for instance by the bridge following a determination from monitoring of data flow that such would improve performance.
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