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Method and apparatus for analyzing source internet protocol activity in a network

US7639621B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2005
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/66
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for analyzing source internet protocol (SIP) activity in a network is described. In one example, a SIP address is obtained. Log data collected over a predefined time period by a plurality of network facilities is automatically queried using the SIP address as parametric input to generate a report. The report includes sample activity for the SIP and statistics for targeted network facilities, firewall activity, targeted network spaces, and targeted IP addresses.

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