Determining availability of a network service

Details Determining availability of a network service Determining availability of a network service

2011-02-22

2011-02-22

Kumar, Pankaj (Department: 2467)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07894459

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for determining availability of a network service having a plurality of end points are described. The apparatus and method are arranged to receive a service notification from the service end point notifying availability of a service at the service end point and indicating other service end points for said service, and to identify said service as available if all service end points for said service have notified availability for said service.

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