Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Phan, Man (Department: 2475)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
C370S395300, C709S219000, C709S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07864709
ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for looking up location-specific configuration information for a network node or a subnet. During system operation, a network node creates a query message containing a key that comprises an Internet Protocol (IP) prefix and a string, wherein the IP prefix identifies the network node or the subnet, and the string specifies the type of configuration information. The network node then sends the query message to a name server, which is part of a distributed system that provides a global naming service, wherein the name server additionally stores configuration information. Finally, the network node receives a response message from the name server, wherein the response message contains the requested configuration information.
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Apple Inc.
Kavleski Ryan C
Park Vaughan Fleming & Dowler LLP
Phan Man
Sahasrabuddhe Laxman
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