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Systems and methods for inferring services on a network

US7848259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2004
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/5003
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for managing services on a network. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes receiving topologically relevant network information concerning nodes, interfaces, connections and/or protocols; resolving conflicts in the received information; determining and storing a network topology from the received and resolved information; and inferring one or more services based on the stored topology.

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