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Packet memory processing system having memory buffers with different architectures and method therefor

US8024541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2005
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L49/901
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An architecture for use in packet processing and supporting compatibility with current BSD implementations for packet processing is proposed wherein two MBUF formats are supported. A first format includes a header portion and a data portion for storing data therein. A second format includes a header portion but is absent a data portion and is for addressing data stored within a cluster and external to the MBUF itself.

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