Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-31
2010-06-08
Bates, Kevin (Department: 2456)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
active
07733801
ABSTRACT:
A network device management apparatus which generates distribution routes for transmitting distribution information via communication devices, in order to distribute information to plural communication devices connected to a network, and makes the distribution information be transmitted in accordance with the generated distribution routes. The apparatus comprises: a hierarchy structure creation section that creates, based on units and the number of communication devices to which the distribution information is to be distributed, a hierarchy structure constituted by the units of communication devices as constitutional elements; and a distribution control section that controls distribution of the distribution information, by use of the hierarchy structure created by the hierarchy structure creation section. Therefore, the network device management apparatus can reduce the total distribution time and distribute information efficiently when the information is distributed to a huge number of communication devices.
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Kurita Toshihiko
Yamashima Hiroyuki
Bates Kevin
Fujitsu Limited
McAdams Robert B
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