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Service discovery methods

US8719384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2009
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 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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