×

Internet protocol security framework utilizing predictve security association re-negotiation

  • US 20020103887A1
  • Filed: 01/26/2001
  • Published: 08/01/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An apparatus for use in predicting exchanges of a specific quantity of communication traffic between network elements, said apparatus comprising:

  • a digital processor operable on a periodic basis to calculate a weighted traffic flow per usage for a given network element, said digital processor further including, a comparison mechanism for comparing a value of said weighted traffic flow per usage with a remainder value of said specific quantity of communications traffic yet to be processed by said network element, wherein an indication is given by said network element if said remainder value is less than said weighted traffic flow.

View all claims
  • 4 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×