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Controlling network access

US7636938B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2005
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment of the invention is directed to managing access of a host computer to a network. A first communication session with the host computer may be conducted to authenticate the host computer's identity. A second communication session with the host computer may be conducted to determine the health status of the host computer.

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