METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DATA ANALYSIS IN A STATE MACHINE

摘要

A device includes a match element (160) that includes a first data input configured to receive a first result, wherein the first result is of an analysis performed on at least a portion of a data stream by an element of a state machine. The match element (160) also includes a second data input configured to receive a second result, wherein the second result is of an analysis performed on at least a portion of the data stream by another element of the state machine. The match element (160) further includes an output configured to selectively provide the first result or the second result.