Mapping/translation techniques for generating associations between network addresses and attributes that were not directly observed
US10361994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/604
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a mapping/translation technique is provided for generating an association between an observed network address and one or more attributes that are not directly observed. A network address is observed that is associated with a source device. A first attribute is determined, the first attribute being a directly observed attribute. The first attribute is mapped to a second attribute based on at least a predefined spatial, temporal, or identity-related correspondence between the first attribute and the second attribute, wherein the second attribute was not directly observed in connection with the network address. An association is generated between the second attribute and the network address. A record that maintains the association between the second attribute and the network address is stored.
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