Subnet scoped multicast / broadcast packet distribution mechanism over a routed network
US8208463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, receiving a data packet in a data forwarding domain, encapsulating a header to the received data packet, and routing the encapsulated data packet in the data forwarding domain over a distribution tree are provided.
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