System and method for network path validation
US9473346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a server device, a method for validating a network path in a network includes receiving a listing of ports from a client device, each port in the listing of ports associated with the server device and receiving a request message from the client device via a first identified port in the listing of ports. The method includes, in response to receiving the request message, opening a subsequent identified port in the listing of ports for communication with the client device and, following opening of the subsequent identified port in the listing of ports, transmitting a response message to the client device via the first identified port.
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