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Hierarchical schema to provide an aggregated view of device capabilities in a network

US9253021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2012
Grant dateFeb 2, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/045
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, an aggregation device within a computer network domain receives one or more capability messages from one or more devices in the computer network domain. The aggregation device may then aggregate device capabilities from the capability messages, and provides the aggregated device capabilities to a management device located outside of the computer network domain.

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