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System and method for providing data content analysis in a local area network

US7971250B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2003
Grant dateJun 28, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/145
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for providing data content analysis is disclosed. The system includes an intelligent switch in a local area network, where the intelligent switch has content analysis applications stored therein and is configured to apply one or more content analysis applications on a port-by-port basis. The method includes remotely updating one or more content analysis applications at intelligent switches of subscriber networks.

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