Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Patel, Jayanti K. (Department: 2465)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
C370S238000, C370S256000, C370S392000, C709S241000, C709S252000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07864708
ABSTRACT:
A method is described for forwarding a tunneled packet in a data communications network. A header of the tunneled packet is removed at a forwarding node neighboring the tunnel end point, and the payload is forwarded.
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Bryant Stewart Frederick
Shand Ian Michael Charles
Cisco Technology Inc.
Hickman Palermo & Truong & Becker LLP
Patel Jayanti K.
Sol Anthony
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