Method for detecting topology of computer systems

Details Method for detecting topology of computer systems Method for detecting topology of computer systems

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Vu, Thong H (Department: 2465)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S216000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07920560

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment is a method that transmits a packet having a bit field with a Time-to-live (TTL) value from a requesting node to a plurality of receiving nodes. The TTL value is decreased at each of the receiving nodes, and the packet is sent back to the requesting node that compares a value in the bit field with the TTL value to determine a topology of the receiving nodes connected to the requesting node.

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