System and method for local packet transport services within distributed routers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9054980
APP PUB NO 20140211628A1
SERIAL NO

14229429

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A system and method for routing packets within a router having a plurality of loosely-coupled route processors, including a first route processor, and a line card operably coupled to the plurality of distributed-route-processors. Each route processor includes an internal forwarding information base (IFIB). Each IFIB includes information that is used to route packets addressed to elements within the router.

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  • CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bird, Lester Tracy, US 6 364
Mattes, Paul Minneapolis, US 7 513

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