Method and apparatus for performing complex pattern matching in a data stream within a computer network

• Main Authors: DAVIS GORDON TAYLOR, STROLE NORMAN CLARK, LINGAFELT CHARLES STEVEN
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 30.09.2004
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE; ELECTRICITY; TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION

An apparatus for performing complex pattern matching in a data stream within a computer network is disclosed. The apparatus includes a serial array register and a content-addressable memory (CAM). The CAM includes multiple CAM entries, and each of the CAM entries includes a k-byte pattern concatenat...