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Overlaying virtual broadcast domains on an underlying physical network

US9344858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2013
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/33
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Operations include determining that a subset of devices, from a plurality of devices, are executing a same application, located in a same geographical location, or correspond to a same user. Responsive to the determining operation, a group with the subset of devices is created and communication between the devices is supported.

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