Forwarding data unit associated with limit value
US8811197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Among other disclosed subject matter, a computer-implemented method for forwarding data includes receiving a data unit that is on a route toward a destination. The data unit is associated with a first limit value regarding forwarding of the data unit. The method includes causing the data unit to be associated with a second limit value at least equal to the first limit value. The method includes forwarding the data unit to a next recipient in the route, the data unit associated with the second limit value.
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