Virtual customer networks and decomposition and virtualization of network communication layer functionality

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9979564
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14220263

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Aggregate functionality associated with multiple network communication layers may be decomposed and respective functionality associated with different network communication layers may be implemented on different devices. One or more aspects of respective functionality associated with a particular network communication layer may be virtualized based on the decomposition of the aggregate functionality. Virtual customer networks may be established for providing network-based services to a subscriber of an access network.

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  • COX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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Finkelstein, Jeff Atlanta, US 35 671

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