Method and apparatus for packet classification and rewriting

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7953088
APP PUB NO 20040252693A1
SERIAL NO

10457906

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In one embodiment, a method for processing a packet is disclosed. The method includes classifying the packet and determining an action to be taken with regard to the packet. Classifying the packet includes using information in the packet to perform the classification. The determination made as to the action to be taken with regard to the packet is based on the classifying that is performed, and is performed using a plurality of rules. At least one of the rules is configurable. The information in the packet is related to time-to-live (TTL) data corresponding to the packet.

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  • CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cheriton, David R Palo Alto, US 108 3493
Ertemalp, Fusun Menlo Park, US 11 478

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