Systems for and methods of network management and verification using intent inference
US10862749B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for managing a network using intent inference includes a network interface that is configured to obtain device information regarding a plurality of hardware devices within a data communication network. A processor is configured to infer intended packet handling behavior of a plurality of the devices. A network verification system models packet handling behavior of the devices within the network and compares the inferred intended behavior to the modeled packet handling behavior. The system can take action in response to the results of the comparison, which can include initiating a configuration change to one or more of the hardware devices of the data communication network.
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