Micro-programmable protocol packet parser and encapsulator

Details Micro-programmable protocol packet parser and encapsulator Micro-programmable protocol packet parser and encapsulator

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Ho, Duc (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S392000, C370S466000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09823802

ABSTRACT:
A micro-programmable controller is disclosed for parsing a packet and encapsulating data to form a packet. The micro-programmable controller loads an instruction within the micro-controller. The instruction word has a plurality of instruction fields. The micro-controller processes the plurality of instruction fields in parallel. Each instruction field is related to a specific operation for parsing a packet or encapsulating data to form a packet. The programmable micro-controller can be programmed to handle packets to support new types of protocols by programming a template to string specific routines together based on an instruction set specific for parsing and encapsulating.

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