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Methods and apparatus for packet classification based on multiple conditions

US7889741B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2008
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/30
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a condition test vector, selecting a key from a plurality of keys, and determining whether the key selected and a condition value satisfy a condition relation. The accessing being based on an index value. The condition test vector including a first plurality of bit values defining the condition relation, a second plurality of bit values defining a key selector, and a third plurality of bit values defining the condition value. The selecting being based on the second plurality of bit values. Each key from the plurality of keys including a combination of bit values representing a portion of a data packet. A result is defined based on the determining.

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