CLOUDFLARE, INC. (20240244078). SELECTIVE TRAFFIC PROCESSING IN A DISTRIBUTED CLOUD COMPUTING NETWORK simplified abstract
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SELECTIVE TRAFFIC PROCESSING IN A DISTRIBUTED CLOUD COMPUTING NETWORK
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Achiel Paul Van Der Mandele of Austin TX (US)
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC PROCESSING IN A DISTRIBUTED CLOUD COMPUTING NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240244078 titled 'SELECTIVE TRAFFIC PROCESSING IN A DISTRIBUTED CLOUD COMPUTING NETWORK
Simplified Explanation:
The patent application describes a server in a distributed cloud computing network that receives internet traffic from a client device. The server processes the traffic at layer 3, including participating in a layer 3 DDoS protection service. If the traffic is not dropped by the layer 3 protection, the server further processes the traffic at layers 5-7 based on certain criteria.
- The server is part of a distributed cloud computing network.
- It processes internet traffic at layer 3 and participates in DDoS protection.
- It determines if it can process the traffic at layers 5-7 based on specific criteria.
- If it does not meet the criteria, it forwards the traffic to another server for processing.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Layered processing of internet traffic in a distributed cloud computing network.
- Inclusion of DDoS protection at layer 3.
- Criteria-based decision-making for processing traffic at layers 5-7.
- Efficient distribution of traffic processing among multiple servers.
Potential Applications:
- Network security and DDoS protection.
- Cloud computing and data center management.
- Traffic optimization and load balancing.
Problems Solved:
- Mitigating DDoS attacks at layer 3.
- Efficient allocation of processing resources.
- Ensuring traffic is processed by servers with the appropriate certifications.
Benefits:
- Enhanced network security.
- Improved performance and resource utilization.
- Scalability and flexibility in traffic processing.
Commercial Applications:
Potential commercial applications include:
- Cloud service providers
- Network security companies
- Data centers and hosting providers
Prior Art:
Readers can explore prior art related to this technology in the fields of cloud computing, network security, and distributed systems.
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Questions about the Technology:
1. What are the key advantages of using a distributed cloud computing network for processing internet traffic? 2. How does the layer 3 DDoS protection service enhance the security of the server in processing internet traffic?
Original Abstract Submitted
a server receives internet traffic from a client device. the server is one of multiple servers of a distributed cloud computing network which are each associated with a set of server identity(ies) including a server/data center certification identity. the server processes, at layer 3, the internet traffic including participating in a layer 3 ddos protection service. if the traffic is not dropped by the layer 3 ddos protection service, further processing is performed. the server determines whether it is permitted to process the traffic at layers 5-7 including whether it is associated with a server/data center certification identity that meets a selected criteria for the destination of the internet traffic. if the server does not meet the criteria, it transmits the traffic to another one of the multiple servers for processing the traffic at layers 5-7.
