Signature specification for encrypted packet streams
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1. A method, comprising the steps of:
- receiving an encrypted stream of packets having the contents of a packet obscured by encryption; and
specifying a signature for the stream of packets, the signature identifying a type of data encrypted within the stream of packets, wherein the signature identifies the contents of the packet despite the encryption obscuring the contents.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for specifying a signature for an encrypted packet stream. One method receives the encrypted stream of packets, and encryption obscures the contents of a packet. A signature for insertion into the stream of packets is specified, and the signature identifies a type of data encrypted within the stream of packets. The signature identifies the contents of the packet despite the encryption obscuring the contents.
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20 Claims
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1. A method, comprising the steps of:
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receiving an encrypted stream of packets having the contents of a packet obscured by encryption; and
specifying a signature for the stream of packets, the signature identifying a type of data encrypted within the stream of packets, wherein the signature identifies the contents of the packet despite the encryption obscuring the contents. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20)
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9. A system, comprising:
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a communications module stored in a memory device, and a processor communicating with the memory device;
the communications module receiving an encrypted stream of packets having the contents of a packet obscured by encryption; and
the communications module specifying a signature for the stream of packets, the signature identifying a type of data encrypted within the stream of packets,wherein the signature identifies the contents of the packet despite the encryption obscuring the contents. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A computer program product comprising a computer readable medium including instructions for performing the steps:
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receiving an encrypted stream of packets having the contents of a packet obscured by encryption; and
specifying a signature for the stream of packets, the signature identifying a type of data encrypted within the stream of packets, wherein the signature identifies the contents of the packet despite the encryption obscuring the contents.
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