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Methods and systems for changing a topology of a network

US7246178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2002
Grant dateJul 17, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/329
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems for processing a request of changing a first node having a first service connecting with a second node in a network environment are described herein. In one aspect of the invention, an exemplary method includes dynamically launching a second service at the first node, connecting the second service with the second node, directing requests for service to the second service, and terminating the first service. Other methods and systems are also described.

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