Network security smart load balancing using a multiple processor device
US8533808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/2557
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for protecting data communications using a multiple processor device in which multiple processors are operatively connected by a transport mechanism for sharing data. One or more of the processors is programmed as a dispatcher and other processors are programmed with processes. Each of the processes enforce an identical security policy and/or perform an identical or specialized security function. Data streams are transferred respectively from the dispatcher to the processes through the transport mechanism. Control information is transmitted through the transport mechanism from one or more processes to the dispatcher. The control information specifies balancing load of the data streams between the processes. The dispatcher balances load based on the control information.
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