Service discovery methods
US8719384B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/51
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure provide a method for service discovery. The method includes receiving a first service advertisement by a first device. The first service advertisement includes at least a service of a second device. Further, the method include updating a service directory of the first device to include the service of the second device, and transmitting a second service advertisement by the first device. The second service advertisement includes at least the service of the second device, and can be used by a third device to effect use of the service of the second device.
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