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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING TRANSLUCENT PROXIES IN A COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

  • US 20080222304A1
  • Filed: 05/28/2008
  • Published: 09/11/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for transmitting data over a network from a source to a destination through a plurality of intermediary devices, wherein said plurality of intermediary devices comprises at least one proxying device and at least one non-proxying device, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request for data, said request having an identifier, wherein the identifier designates the request as a proxy-enabled request;

    recognizing the identifier in the request by said at least one proxying device;

    intercepting the request by said at least one proxying device after recognizing the identifier and subsequently intercepting data packets associated with said request; and

    forwarding said data packets associated with said request by said at least one proxying device to the destination.

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