Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer network managing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Bullock, Jr., Lewis A. (Department: 2195)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer network managing
C718S100000, C719S318000, C719S313000, C715S735000, C715S736000
Reexamination Certificate
active
09346789
ABSTRACT:
An interactive reporting and modifying system and method for notifying clients of changes within a computer network, while allowing the clients to dynamically alter selected configuration, control, diagnostic, status and other network parameters. Applications and processes within the computer network first register with a process manager. A persistent, continuous connection allows a client to receive and display notifications from the process manager following the registration of new applications and processes. A topology server similarly notifies the client of the addition or removal of new devices. Thereafter, the client may request a configuration, control, diagnostic or debug object from a selected application or process or device. The requested object or a representation thereof is displayed and may be manipulated by the client, thereby modifying its variables. These modifications are then dynamically implemented at the respective application or process or device.
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Bullock, Jr. Lewis A.
Cesari and McKenna LLP
Cisco Technology Inc.
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