Method, system, and computer program product for a relay server
US8832179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0281
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A relay server is located outside a firewall and provides access to a server inside the firewall. Both the server and a client (the client is outside the firewall) initiate a connection with the relay server. The relay server then sets up a connection between the server and client, to thereby enable the server and client to communicate. Such communication is enabled without needing an inbound port in the firewall, thereby enhancing security.
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