Software architecture system and method for discovering components within an appliance using fuctionality identifiers
US8155120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W48/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network comprising a plurality of nodes, and each of the nodes has at least one identifier from pre-determined group of identifiers, with each identifier identifying at least one functionality applicable such node. A method of identifying the nodes comprises at least one node sending over the network a message configured to ask for the presence of at least one identifier from the pre-determined group of identifiers. At least one other node sends a feedback message affirming the existence of the at least one identifier on the at least one other node.
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