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Data pattern analysis using optimized deterministic finite automation

US9582756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2013
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for data pattern analysis using deterministic finite automaton are described herein. In one embodiment, a number of transitions from a current node to one or more subsequent nodes representing one or more sequences of data patterns is determined, where each of the current node and subsequent nodes is associated with a deterministic finite automaton (DFA) state. A data structure is dynamically allocated for each of the subsequent nodes for storing information associated with each of the subsequent nodes, where data structures for the subsequent nodes are allocated in an array maintained by a data structure corresponding to the current node if the number of transitions is greater than a predetermined threshold. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

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