Abstraction layer and distribution scope for a logical switch router architecture
US9667494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A tool for forwarding plane support in a distributed system. The tool receives, by one or more computer processors, one or more messages. The tool determines, by one or more computer processors, a distribution scope for the one or more messages. The tool determines, by one or more computer processors, a destination endpoint ID for the one or more messages. The tool sends, by one or more computer processors, the one or more messages to one or more forwarding plane agents.
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