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Method and apparatus for classifying IP data

US7974266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2007
Grant dateJul 5, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/22
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and methodology are provided for classifying Internet Protocol (IP) data in a packet switch network. Data may be received at a first node and classified based on source routing information of said data. The source routing information may be provided within LSRR/SSRR of IPv4 data or may be provided within a routing header of Ipv6 data.

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