Flow label systems and methods
US8854965B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L47/2433
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Network edge devices receive IPv6 packets from source devices. These packets may or may not contain values in their flow label fields. The network edge devices apply a value to the flow label field. This value may include a flow identifier established by the network edge device. The value may also include an additional information element pertaining to QoS, security status, subscriber identity, content rating.
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