Method and apparatus for an end-to-end send-to framework
US7827233B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2027 |
Classification
- 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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