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Device status identification

US7516212B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2004
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and device are provided for device status identification. One method embodiment includes transmitting an SNMP message to a device. The method includes opening a socket connection on the device in response to an SNMP error message returned from the device. And, the method includes initiating a time-out function upon opening the socket connection.

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