Frame status encoding for communication networks

摘要

A method and corresponding apparatus for encoding and decoding additional status bits into an existing frame status byte transmitted as part of a packet of information in a communication network. The described scheme provides for the encoding and decoding of two additional status bits, without having to modify the packet format. In the disclosed embodiment of the invention, the additional status bits are used to convey information to a node processor concerning decryption processing of a received information packets.