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Rule-based packet selection, storage, and access method and system

  • US 7,254,562 B2
  • Filed: 07/11/2002
  • Issued: 08/07/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of billing for transfers of data in a network, wherein said data comprises packets, said method comprising:

  • copying at least a portion of a packet based on at least one rule;

    storing said at least a portion of the copied packet in an in-kernel buffer,wherein the size of said in-kernel buffer is changeable, said in-kernel buffer having a first priority;

    transferring said at least a portion of said copied packet from said in-kernel buffer to a user buffer, said user buffer having a second priority wherein said first priority is more secure than said second priority; and

    processing said at least a portion of said copied packet by a billing program, wherein billing is based on the number of copied packets.

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