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Automated transitioning between different communication protocols in a network

US10015092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2014
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/042
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment includes, inter alia, methods, apparatus, computer-storage media, mechanisms, and/or means associated with automated transitioning between different communication protocols in a network. In one embodiment, automatic transition routers are automatically discovered along with the knowledge of what non-native protocols need to be transported across a network. Communication pathways are automatically established as needed to transport these non-native protocols. One embodiment is particularly useful in transitioning a network from one protocol to another, such as from Internet Protocol version 4 to version 6.

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