17986171. METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING FLOW, AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.)
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METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING FLOW, AND APPARATUS
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METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING FLOW, AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17986171 titled 'METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING FLOW, AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for identifying a flow using a communication device. Here are the key points:
- The communication device counts received packets in a first filtering manner.
- If the quantity of received packets of the target flow exceeds a first threshold, the device marks packets that exceed the threshold and have a count that is a multiple of m.
- If the quantity of received packets of the target flow exceeds a second threshold, the device counts packets in a second filtering manner that are continuously received.
- If the quantity of received packets of the target flow exceeds a third threshold λ, the device determines that it is an elephant flow and marks continuously received packets.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Network traffic analysis and management.
- Quality of Service (QoS) optimization in communication networks.
- Detection and prevention of network congestion.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient identification and classification of network flows.
- Accurate detection of elephant flows, which are high-volume flows that can cause congestion.
- Improved network performance and resource allocation.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved network efficiency and performance.
- Enhanced QoS for users.
- Effective management of network resources.
- Reduction in network congestion and potential downtime.
Original Abstract Submitted
The technology of this application relates to a method for identifying a flow, where a communication device counts a received packet in a first filtering manner. When determining that a quantity of the received packets of the target flow is greater than or equal to a first threshold, the communication device marks, starting from a packet that exceeds the first threshold, a packet whose count is a multiple of m. When determining that a quantity of the received packets of the target flow is greater than or equal to a second threshold, the communication device counts, in a second filtering manner, a packet that is continuously received. When determining that a quantity of the received packets of the target flow is greater than or equal to a third threshold λ, the communication device determines that the target flow is an elephant flow, and marks a packet that is continuously received.
