Referent system for devices of an NFV network
US9887882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45591
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network functions virtualization (NFV) network can be configured to operate according to NFV protocols that decouple software functionality from specific hardware elements. A referent system can be provided that identifies a precise physical location of devices associated with the NFV network relative to other equipment or devices associated with the NFV network.
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