Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Particular communication authentication technique
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-07
2010-10-12
Zand, Kambiz (Department: 2434)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Particular communication authentication technique
C713S320000, C713S323000, C713S324000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07814329
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for performing MAC security (MACSec) operations. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of discrete elements coupled together to perform MAC security processing, the plurality of discrete elements able to operate on distinct packets related to MAC security simultaneously, and wherein each of the plurality of discrete elements is in an independently controlled power domain that enters a reduced power consumption state independently of other discrete elements in the plurality of discrete elements when not in use.
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Hutchison Guy T.
Nemat Awais B.
Marvell International Ltd.
Powers William S
Zand Kambiz
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