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Methods and apparatus for service discovery

US12052217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2019
Grant dateJul 30, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/565
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing service discovery. The method comprises receiving a service query; analysing the service query to determine whether the service query comprises a service name; and responsive to the service query comprising a service name, transmitting a service (SRV) record query to a Domain Name System (DNS).

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