Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Packet Parsing in a Communication Network
Categories for this Invention
Category – Networking Technology
Applications – Network Switching Systems, Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Industry – Telecommunications Industry, Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
Market – The global network as a service market size was valued at USD 13.63 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 18.70 billion in 2023 to USD 155.17 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 35.3%.
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Problem Statement
- Efficient packet parsing is essential for high-speed communication networks, yet existing methods may lack flexibility and fail to optimize processing time, impacting network throughput.
- There’s a need for a packet parsing solution that efficiently extracts header information, optimizes processing time, ensures consistency across switching systems, and enhances security measures within communication networks.
Technology
Parse Graph-based Packet Parsing:
- Utilizes a parse graph to efficiently parse received packets, improving processing speed and accuracy.
Unique Parse Code Generation:
- Generates a unique parse code indicating the sequence of protocol header information, facilitating streamlined processing across switching systems.
Header Field Extraction:
- Extracts header fields from parsed packets, providing essential data for packet forwarding and processing.
Encapsulation of Parse Code:
- Encapsulates the unique parse code with extracted header fields, ensuring consistency and facilitating efficient processing in subsequent switching systems.
Security Enhancement:
- Incorporates signature encapsulation to enhance security measures, ensuring authenticity and integrity of transmitted packets within the network.
Key Features / Value Proposition
User Perspective:
- Improved Data Transmission: Faster and more reliable communication experiences due to optimized packet parsing.
- Enhanced Security: Ensured authenticity and integrity of transmitted data packets through advanced security measures.
Technical Perspective:
- Parse Graph Efficiency: Optimal packet parsing efficiency achieved through parse graph utilization.
- Streamlined Packet Processing: Consistent and efficient packet processing across switching systems facilitated by unique parse code generation.
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Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
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Research Lab
Prof. Krishna M Sivalingam
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1943
- IN 481707 (Patent Granted)
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 2
Technology Concept Formulated