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US7587675B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2006
Grant dateSep 8, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The claimed method and system provides a graphical user interface that illustrates network topology information, including connection paths between devices on the local network and an external network such as the Internet. The claimed method and system may use a three column format for presenting the topology that is more intuitive for a user. Also, the claimed method and system may aggregate context and connection information from multiple different protocols to provide the topology display. Further, the claimed method and system may use a device registry to enable customized and extensible representations of the network devices.

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