Devices and methods for validating network connections
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Dec 1, 2005
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May 28, 2004
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May 28, 2004
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Abstract
Methods, devices and computer program products for verifying a network connection of a network-enabled device, for example, a power supply, are provided. A target device identifier of a target device on the network is provided at the network-enabled device. A signal is transmitted to the target device from the network-enabled device to determine if a connection exists between the network-enabled device and the target device. An indication of the connection is ascertained responsive to the transmitted signal.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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POWERWARE CORPORATION | 3201 SPRING FOREST ROAD RALEIGH NC 27616 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Thompson, James G | Raleigh, NC | 14 | 56 |
# of filed Patents : 14 Total Citations : 56 | |||
Young, Brian R | Raleigh, NC | 6 | 42 |
# of filed Patents : 6 Total Citations : 42 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
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