Routing protocol extension for network acceleration service-aware path selection within computer networks
US8094575B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/306
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In general, techniques are described by which a path through a network may be selected based on service information. For example, a network device may include one or more interfaces, a control unit, and an integrated network acceleration device that provides a first set of services. The interfaces may receive service information that describes a second set of services provided by another network device. The control unit then determines, based on the service information, whether the other device shares any services in common with the integrated device. If so, the control unit selects a path through the network that includes the other device and causes the integrated device to apply the shared service to a portion of the traffic. The interfaces forward this portion along the determined path to the other device such that the other device applies the shared network acceleration services to the portion of the network traffic.
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