Providing connection between networks using different protocols
US8005093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W80/045
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network entity located in a first network using a first protocol, the network entity supporting at least the first protocol of the first network and a second protocol of a second network. The network entity comprises a receiving unit for receiving data packets according to the first or second protocol, a mapping table for storing addresses according to the first and second protocols, an address determination unit for determining a destination address for a received packet from the mapping table, and a routing unit for routing the received packet in accordance with the determined destination address.
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