Patent ID: 7924838
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a memory configured to store a pre-defined list of rules for detecting special data packets, the special data packets designated to receive special handling when compared to at least one other data packet; a detector configured to detect special data packets in a received plurality of data packets based on the pre-defined list of rules stored in said memory; a router configured to request instructions for the special data packets detected by said detector and route the special data packets in accordance with instructions received on request; and an internal entity configured to store instructions for the special data packets, wherein said router is configured to notify said internal entity of the detected special data packets and request instructions for the special data packets from said internal entity, and wherein a gateway node is configured to determine and update the instructions stored in said internal entity during active operations, wherein the gateway node is connectable to at least one further router located outside said apparatus.