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Abstraction layer and distribution scope for a logical switch router architecture

US9667494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2014
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2035

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  • 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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