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System, method, and computer program product for controlling the rate of a network flow and groups of network flows

US8509074B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2009
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D30/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and computer program product are provided for controlling the rate of a network flow. In use, a rate of a network flow is monitored. In addition, it is determined whether the rate exceeds a threshold. Further, at least a portion of the network flow is conditionally discarded or marked, based on the determination.

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