Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-19
2010-06-15
Shah, Chirag G (Department: 2477)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
C370S351000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07738397
ABSTRACT:
Provided is a method, system, and article of manufacture for generating topology information including information on local interfaces in a device and remote interfaces in at least one remote device that connect to the local interfaces identified in the topology information. For each connected remote interface, a determination is made of a device type of the one remote device including the remote interface. For each local interface connecting to one remote interface in one remote device of a specified device type, communication initiated with the remote interface to access remote topology information from the remote device indicating devices attached directly and indirectly to the remote device.
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Intel Corporation
Konrad Raynes & Victor LLP
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