Embedding information or information identifier in an IPv6 address
US9584328B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/659
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network address includes a predefined portion that identifies a hostname, where the predefined portion is less than all of the network address. A request is received for a secure session at the network address. The hostname is identified from the predefined portion of the network address and a secure session negotiation is made including returning a digital certificate for the identified hostname.
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