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Bit Indexed Explicit Replication Forwarding Optimization

  • US 20150131659A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2015
  • Published: 05/14/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a packet at a node, whereinthe packet comprises a bit string;

    selecting an entry in an bit indexed forwarding table (BIFT), whereinthe selecting comprises traversing the bit string, andthe entry comprises a forwarding bit mask; and

    forwarding the packet based on the forwarding bit mask and the bit string.

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