Network protocol engine

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2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Dalencourt, Yves (Department: 2157)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network-to-computer interfacing

C709S230000, C709S232000, C709S233000, C709S236000, C709S247000

Reexamination Certificate

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10234492

ABSTRACT:
Packet processing techniques that can be used, for example, by a network protocol off-load engine. For example, the techniques may be used in an engine that performs transmission control protocol (TCP) operations for received packets for a host.

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