Method and apparatus for communicating COPS protocol policies to non-COPS-enabled network devices
US7991907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0213
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for communicating a COPS protocol policy to a non-COPS-enabled network device is provided. A COPS proxy is connected between a policy server and a non-COPS-enabled network device. The policy server is configured to communicate COPS protocol policies to the COPS proxy, which is, in turn, configured to translate the COPS protocol policy into a policy that is in accordance with a policy protocol that the non-COPS-enabled network device can receive and correctly interpret (“non-COPS protocol”). The translation of the policy utilizes a mapping database that delineates predetermined relationships between COPS protocol policies and the non-COPS protocol policies. More specifically, the mapping database can include relationships between COPS protocol policy information base variables, network device roles and characteristics, and non-COPS protocol parameters and associated values. Further, the COPS proxy can be configured to detect and reconcile policy conflicts for one or more network devices.
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