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Computer network having a virtual circuit message carrying a plurality of session messages
Assignee: Enterasys Networks Inc
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Filing: 1994-04-01
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Granted: 1998-03-31
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Expires: 2014-04-01
Abstract
Abstract A system has a node connected to a network, the node generating a separate session message for each of a plurality of users. The node places each of the separate session message in a slot in a single virtual circuit message, and transmits the virtual circuit message onto the network. A server is connected to the network, and the server receives the virtual circuit message, and the server identifies each of the separate session messages. The server then transmits each of the separate session message to a user having a session corresponding to each of the separate session messages.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce Mann
- 👤 Darrell Duffy
- 👤 Anthony Lauck
- 👤 William Strecker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:31
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L69/00; H04L69/30; H04L69/32; H04L69/322; H04L69/326; H04L9/00; H04L9/40; H04L67/00; H04L67/01; H04L67/50; H04L67/51; H04L67/54; H04L69/18; H04L69/24; H04L69/28; H04L69/329
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A system comprising: a node connected to a network, said node generating a separate session message for each of a plurality of users; means for said node to place each said separate session message in a slot in a single virtual circuit message, and to transmit said virtual circuit message onto said network; a server connected to said network; and, means for said server to receive said virtual circuit message, and for said server to identify said each said separate session message, and for said server to transmit said each said separate session message to a user having a session corresponding to said each said separate session message.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A system comprising: a node connected to a network, said node generating a separate session message for each of a plurality of users; means for said node to place each said separate session message in a slot in a single virtual circuit message, and to transmit said virtual circuit message onto said network; a server connected to said network; and, means for said server to receive said virtual circuit message, and for said server to identify said each said separate session message, and for said server to transmit said each said separate session message to a user having a session corresponding to said each said separate session message.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system in claim 1 wherein said session is identified by a virtual circuit number.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
110 words
A system comprising: a server connected to a network; said server receiving at least two session messages from a plurality of users; means for said server to combine said at least two session messages into a single virtual circuit message, and for said server to transmit said virtual circuit message onto said network; a node connected to said network; and, means for said node to receive said virtual circuit message, and for said node to identify each of said session messages in said virtual circuit message, and for said node to transmit each of said session messages to a service provider having established a session corresponding to said session message.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
110 words
A system comprising: a server connected to a network; said server receiving at least two session messages from a plurality of users; means for said server to combine said at least two session messages into a single virtual circuit message, and for said server to transmit said virtual circuit message onto said network; a node connected to said network; and, means for said node to receive said virtual circuit message, and for said node to identify each of said session messages in said virtual circuit message, and for said node to transmit each of said session messages to a service provider having established a session corresponding to said session message.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system in claim 3 wherein said session is identified by a virtual circuit number.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system in claim 3 further comprising: a timer, said timer generating a timing interval; means for said server to respond to said timing interval to provide one said single virtual circuit message during each said timing interval.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of operating a system, comprising: generating a separate session message for each of a plurality of users by a node connected to a network; placing, by said node, each said separate session message in a slot in a single virtual circuit message, and transmitting said virtual circuit message onto said network; receiving, by a server, said virtual circuit message; and, identifying, by said server, said each said separate session message, and said server transmitting said each said separate session message to a user having a session corresponding to said each said separate session message.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
96 words
A method of operating a system, comprising: generating a separate session message for each of a plurality of users by a node connected to a network; placing, by said node, each said separate session message in a slot in a single virtual circuit message, and transmitting said virtual circuit message onto said network; receiving, by a server, said virtual circuit message; and, identifying, by said server, said each said separate session message, and said server transmitting said each said separate session message to a user having a session corresponding to said each said separate session message.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 6 further comprising: identifying said session by a virtual circuit number.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for operating a system, comprising: receiving at least two session messages by a server connected to a network, said session messages coming from a plurality of users; combining, by said server, said session messages into a single virtual circuit message; transmitting, by said server, said virtual circuit message onto said network; receiving said virtual circuit message by a node connected to said network; and, identifying, by said node, each of said session messages in said virtual circuit message, and said node transmitting each of said session messages to a service provider having established a session corresponding to said session message.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
102 words
A method for operating a system, comprising: receiving at least two session messages by a server connected to a network, said session messages coming from a plurality of users; combining, by said server, said session messages into a single virtual circuit message; transmitting, by said server, said virtual circuit message onto said network; receiving said virtual circuit message by a node connected to said network; and, identifying, by said node, each of said session messages in said virtual circuit message, and said node transmitting each of said session messages to a service provider having established a session corresponding to said session message.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 8 further comprising: identifying said session by a virtual circuit number.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-03-30 | 2001-09-29 | 2002-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-30 | 2005-09-29 | 2006-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-30 | 2009-09-29 | 2010-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |