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Method and apparatus for an end-to-end send-to framework

US7827233B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 2004
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/567
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for providing a send-to framework is described. The method enables a round-trip mechanism between a stateless device and a third party service provider. In one embodiment, the method includes interposing a central server between the stateless device and the third party service provider, which maintains a state for the stateless device, and in one embodiment communicates the state to the third party service provide and/or the stateless device.

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