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High level executable network abstract machine

US7149678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2002
Grant dateDec 12, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/145
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A generic algorithm for simulating communications software in the network environment, based on the model of plural Abstract State Machines (ASMs) is discussed. Other properties and behaviors can supplement the generic case, for example, network topology, delaying behaviors, message transport reliability, and message priority. Plural executing agents, each a sequential abstract state machine, are combined to simulate the behavior of a dynamic network environment. Agent and message behavior is altered based on the proposed or selected network under simulation. The desired behaviors and constraints are coded, compiled, and executed using an executable abstract state machine language.

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