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Definition for service interface

US8898580B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments provide a model through which service providers can describe offered services using a standardized format. In one or more embodiments, the standardized format is declarative and enables service providers to describe their associated services in a standardized way. In at least some embodiments, the standardized format includes a set of common service properties that are shared across multiple different services. Additionally, service specific properties can be described in addition to the common service properties. In one or more embodiments, existing services can be extended by including, in the standardized format, a description of an extension. In one or more other embodiments, new services can be added for consumption by simply including a description of the new service using the standardized format.

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