Auto code generation to generate packet header generation library for switch diagnostics
US8065656B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/555
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for describing packet headers in a format that can be used by a code generation tool to generate source code that can generate any type of packet header when compiled and invoked within switch/router firmware. Such packet headers may then be used in a variety of switch diagnostic/testing functions. A code generation tool may be configured to receive a description of a packet header in the description format. The packet description language provides an easily used approach for defining fields in a packet header. Further, the code generation tool may be configured to generate packet header library for use by firmware on a network device, e.g., for testing and diagnostic functions.
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