Using a server's capability profile to establish a connection
US8224976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/16
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network device connects between a client and a server. The network device is configured to store information regarding a capability of the server; receive a first message, from the client, intended for the server; obtain the stored information regarding the capability of the server; generate a second message that includes the information regarding the capability of the server; send the second message to the client; receive a third message from the client; and establish, based on the third message, a connection between the client and the server.
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