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Packet identification tracker

US8683095B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2011
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L1/203
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with tracking packet identifiers are described. According to one embodiment, a method includes receiving packets of data, wherein each packet includes an encoded packet identifier, the encoded packet identifier being decoded into a decoded packet identifier, and after each packet is received, incrementing a first counter and a second counter for estimating a sequential value of the decoded packet identifier.

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