Communication switching apparatus for switching data in multiple protocol data frame formats

This invention describes a network switch that can connect devices using different communication rules, or protocols, on its various ports. The specific protocols for each port can be configured externally, and some ports can even handle multiple protocols at once, aiming for more flexible and efficient data exchange in local networks.

Why it matters: The maturation of software-defined networking (SDN) since 2020 makes implementing the configurable multi-protocol aspects of this switch significantly easier. This aligns with the increasing demand for efficient, specialized network solutions in edge computing and IoT environments.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom network hardware, software logic

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