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Self configuring network management system

US9077611B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2005
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/5093
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, software, and methods for managing networks of connected electronic devices are described. In one example, network management policy and network management applications are downloaded automatically upon detection and identification of a new device on the network. In another example, information related to at least one aspect of the network is obtained by a network management device, and at least one applicable management policy is identified by the device; and the identified policy is used to manage at least one aspect of the network's operation.

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