System and method for a context layer switch
US8504718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/52
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with an embodiment, a network device has an input port for receiving input packets, and an output port for sending output packets, where the input packets and output packets have context layer information. The network device also includes a processor configured to process the input packets and output packets using a network protocol having a context layer.
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