Service Function Chaining Parallelism and Diversions

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

Donald Eggleston Eastlake, Iii of Apopka FL (US)

Service Function Chaining Parallelism and Diversions - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18393871 titled 'Service Function Chaining Parallelism and Diversions

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a method implemented by a service function node for merging service function chains (SFC). The method involves receiving multiple diverted SFC packets, identifying matching packets, merging them into a single packet, and transmitting the merged packet.

Service function chain (SFC) merging method:

   - Receive multiple diverted SFC packets
   - Identify matching packets
   - Merge matching packets into a single packet
   - Transmit the merged packet

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in network function virtualization, software-defined networking, and traffic management systems.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient handling of multiple diverted SFC packets 2. Streamlining the processing of service function chains

Benefits

1. Improved network performance 2. Reduced latency in packet processing 3. Enhanced scalability of network functions

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing network traffic flow in data centers

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include methods for packet merging in network devices or systems.

Unanswered Questions

How does this method handle packet reordering?

The abstract does not specify how the SFC merging method deals with out-of-order packets.

What impact does this method have on network security?

The abstract does not address the potential security implications of merging SFC packets.

Original Abstract Submitted

A service function chain (SFC) merging method implemented by a service function (SF) node. The SFC merging method includes receiving a plurality of diverted SFC packets; determining a set of matching diverted SFC packets from the plurality of diverted SFC packets; merging the set of matching diverted SFC packets into a merged SFC packet; and transmitting the merged SFC packet.