Method and apparatus for identifying an agent running on a devic

Details Method and apparatus for identifying an agent running on a devic Method and apparatus for identifying an agent running on a devic

1994-07-22

1997-04-08

Downs, Robert W.

39520001, G06F 15163

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056196156

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for identifying an agent based on a decision tree is provided. The apparatus transmits a series of queries to the agent and the agent transmits responses to the queries back to the apparatus. Based on the responses, the apparatus determines the identity of the agent. The apparatus determines the series of queries by traversing the decision tree based on responses sent by the agent to previous queries. When the traversal arrives at a leaf node of the decision tree, an agent associated with the leaf node is used to identify the agent. If the traversal fails before arriving at a leaf node, then a weight is determined for each supported agent based on the responses sent by the agent, and the agent with the greatest weight is used to identify the agent.

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