Automated transitioning between different communication protocols in a network
US8848702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/042
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment includes, inter alia, methods, apparatus, computer-storage media, mechanisms, and/or means associated with automated transitioning between different communication protocols in a network. In one embodiment, automatic transition routers are automatically discovered along with the knowledge of what non-native protocols need to be transported across a network. Communication pathways are automatically established as needed to transport these non-native protocols. One embodiment is particularly useful in transitioning a network from one protocol to another, such as from Internet Protocol version 4 to version 6.
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