Automated device discovery on a network
US8774056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method provide automated discovery of devices on a network. The system may include specialized communications between devices for monitoring and tracking the devices. In particular, devices may transmit and/or receive messages over the network that includes information for discovering, identifying, and/or managing each of the devices on the network.
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