17991397. METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKET WASH IN NETWORKS simplified abstract (Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.)

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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKET WASH IN NETWORKS

Organization Name

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Renwei Li of Fremont CA (US)

Kiran Makhijani of Los Gatos CA (US)

Lijun Dong of San Diego CA (US)

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKET WASH IN NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17991397 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PACKET WASH IN NETWORKS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method for communicating a data packet that supports a packet wash operation. The method determines if the data packet can be forwarded without modification, and if not, it checks if conditions are met for performing a packet wash operation. If the conditions are met, the packet wash operation modifies the size of the payload based on a packet wash specification, generating a washed data packet that is then forwarded towards the destination node.

  • The method allows for efficient communication of data packets by determining if they can be forwarded without modification.
  • If modification is required, a packet wash operation is performed to generate a modified data packet.
  • The packet wash operation modifies the size of the payload based on a packet wash specification.
  • The modified data packet is then forwarded along the network path towards the destination node.

Potential Applications

  • This method can be applied in various network communication systems where data packets need to be efficiently transmitted.
  • It can be used in telecommunications networks, internet communication, and other data transfer systems.

Problems Solved

  • The method solves the problem of inefficient data packet transmission by determining if modification is necessary before forwarding.
  • It addresses the issue of modifying data packets to meet specific requirements without disrupting the network path.

Benefits

  • The method improves the efficiency of data packet communication by avoiding unnecessary modifications.
  • It allows for more streamlined transmission of data packets, reducing delays and improving overall network performance.
  • The packet wash operation provides flexibility in modifying the payload size based on specific attributes, enabling customization for different network requirements.


Original Abstract Submitted

A method for communicating a data packet, the method includes receiving a data packet that supports a packet wash operation. The method determines whether the data packet can be forwarded along a network path towards a destination node without any modification. If the data packet cannot be forwarded along the network path towards the destination node without modification, the method determines whether conditions are met for performing the packet wash operation on the data packet. If the conditions are met, the packet wash operation is performed to generate a washed data packet. The packet wash operation generates the washed data packet by modifying a size of a payload of the data packet based on a packet wash specification that associates attributes to a plurality of data payload portions of the payload of the data packet. The washed data packet is forwarded along the network path towards the destination node.