Systems, Apparatus and Method for Hosting and Assigning Domain Names on a Wide Area Network
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Jun 21, 2012
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Abstract
Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system for the domain to the user computer.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
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FAR NORTH PATENTS LLC | 18383 PRESTON RD SUITE 250 DALLAS TX 75252 |
International Classification(s)

- 2012 Application Filing Year
- G06F Class
- 48051 Applications Filed
- 40472 Patents Issued To-Date
- 84.23 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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JOHNSON, Desmond Ford | Monte Sereno, US | 8 | 572 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 572 | |||
LAM, Brian | Sunnyvale, US | 18 | 637 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 637 | |||
LEONG, Johnson | San Jose, US | 18 | 641 |
# of filed Patents : 18 Total Citations : 641 | |||
PRICE, Matthew | Santa Clara, US | 22 | 717 |
# of filed Patents : 22 Total Citations : 717 | |||
SHUSTER, Brian | Stateline, US | 102 | 2393 |
# of filed Patents : 102 Total Citations : 2393 |
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- 12 Citation Count
- G06F Class
- 33.93 % this patent is cited more than
- 13 Age
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Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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