Method and system for coordinating interoperability between devices of varying functionality in a network
US7415564B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13216
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for coordinating the interoperability of devices in a network are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention may provide the ability for a host device in a storage network to inquire as to the capabilities of a storage device in a storage network. A routing device between the host and the storage device may receive a response, and if the routing device has a higher capability than the storage device the routing device may convert the response to a response that reflects the higher capabilities of the routing device before sending the response on to the host. However, if the storage device has a higher capability than the routing device, the routing device may pass the response through to the host unaltered.
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