Adaptive virtual services
US11283678B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0869
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods relating to adaptive virtual services. In an example, a user specifies a device configuration for a platform device. As a result, a service provider installs selected virtual-network functions and defines network connections as specified by the device configuration. Management software may also be installed, thereby enabling the service provider to communicate with and remotely manage the platform device. The installed virtual-network functions are activated on the platform device once it is delivered to the user. In some instances, the user changes the device configuration. For example, the user may install new virtual-network functions, reconfigure or remove existing virtual-network functions, or change defined network connections. As a result, the service provider reconfigures the platform device accordingly. Thus, the user need not purchase new specialized hardware in order to change the available functions of the computer network.
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