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Identifying a service node in a network

US7644167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/61
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A request is received from a first node in a network. The request includes a request for a service node operable to provide a desired service. At least one service node is identified that is operable to provide the desired service based at least on location information for the first node.

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