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US9942201B1 · kind B1 · utility

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6References
19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 2015
Grant dateApr 10, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/24
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a network is provided. The method comprises segmenting the network into a plurality of virtual private networks, wherein each virtual private network runs on an underlying physical network; and wherein each virtual private network represents a particular context; and configuring at least some nodes within the network to send and receive traffic based on context.

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