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Method for Embedding Meta-Commands in Normal Network Packets

  • US 20120259993A1
  • Filed: 06/21/2012
  • Published: 10/11/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of embedding meta data in a request sent from a first component to a second component of a computer network system, comprising the steps of:

  • encoding the meta data in one or more fields in the request, the one or more fields available according to a protocol and specifying a control information and a data information;

    sending the request from the first component to the second component using the protocol;

    decoding the meta data from the one or more fields in the request; and

    taking an action on the second component according to the meta data, the action being independent of the data information contained in the request.

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