Validating network traffic policy
US9300562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/55
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
At least one inline probe is employed to test compliance of a network element with a network traffic policy. The testing capability of the probe is handled by specialized software or hardware. The inline probes hardware can be implemented in network elements such as routers or transceivers. The inline probes can be discovered, registered, and controlled by a dedicated controller disposed at a remote location.
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