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Hierarchical, multi-tiered mapping and monitoring architecture for smart items

US7860968B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5088
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A service repository is used to store at least one service in association with service metadata describing service requirements of the service. The service repository also may store one or more platform-specific service executables. A service mapper is used to determine device metadata associated with each of a plurality of devices, where the device metadata provides device characteristics of the devices. The service mapper may thus map the service to a selected device of the plurality of devices for deployment thereon, based on a matching of corresponding elements of the service requirements and the device characteristics. The service mapper also may re-map the service between devices to maintain a quality and reliability of the service.

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