Packet filtering based on dynamic usage information
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving dynamic usage information pertaining to a network device, wherein the usage information is established by at least one of time of day, day of the week, location of the network device;
based on the dynamic usage information, determining at least one desired packet type from a network; and
passing, from a packet receiver of the network device to a central processing unit (CPU) of the network device, only the packets determined to be desired, wherein if the user selects a “
video”
feature, the desired packet type includes video packets but not binary application packets, wherein if the user changes to an “
application”
feature selection, the desired packet type includes binary application packets but not video packets.
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Abstract
A receiver of network data dynamically filters packets by packet type from a network device CPU based on usage information, such as time, day, location, and feature (e.g., “video” or “application”) selection.
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving dynamic usage information pertaining to a network device, wherein the usage information is established by at least one of time of day, day of the week, location of the network device; based on the dynamic usage information, determining at least one desired packet type from a network; and passing, from a packet receiver of the network device to a central processing unit (CPU) of the network device, only the packets determined to be desired, wherein if the user selects a “
video”
feature, the desired packet type includes video packets but not binary application packets, wherein if the user changes to an “
application”
feature selection, the desired packet type includes binary application packets but not video packets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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