Abstract:
A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to remotely disable an ability of a client computer system to access a network which couples the client computer system to the server computer system. The server computer system transmits an indication to the client computer system utilizing the network that the ability of the client computer system to access said network be at least temporarily disabled. In response to a receipt of the indication by the client computer system, the ability of the client computer system to access the network is at least temporarily disabled. The client computer system is unable to transmit information utilizing the network while the client computer system is temporarily disabled.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method provides dynamic load balancing of network bandwidth between access points in an 802.11 wireless LAN. The access point generates and monitors average bandwidth utilization of client devices connected to said access point. The average bandwidth utilization for each client device is aggregated and selected clients are forced to roam to other access points if the aggregate bandwidth is equal or exceeds a threshold.
Abstract:
A system and method for autonomic wireless presence ping is presented. An IS administrator wishes to collect capacity requirement information corresponding to a wireless network, such as the number of packets a client sends to and receives from an access point. The IS administrator sends a request to the access point. In turn, the access point sends a control packet to client devices it supports, instructing them to enable an enhanced presence ping bit. Each client enables its enhanced presence ping bit, and collect enhanced status information. Each client device sends the enhanced status information to the access point either when a timer expires, or when the client device receives a ping request from the access point. The access point then forwards the enhanced status information to the IS administrator for analysis.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and method capable of balancing the load among blade servers. SOLUTION: When a first blade server that is servicing a client computer becomes congested, service is transferred to a second blade server potential in a different blade center. In this case, the first blade and client are frozen, and then a pointer to the currently addressed location in a client's virtual storage and an exact memory map in the first blade server that is associated with the client computer are sent to the second blade server along with a client's IP address. These are used to reconstruct the state of the first blade in the second blade, at which time the second blade resumes service to the client. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the number of network experts for supporting the movement of a computer terminal by storing new setting in the computer terminal for connecting the computer terminal to a data transmission network. SOLUTION: A server 14 is provided with a terminal 14a connected thereto and a table storing addresses and a data transmission network 16 is provided with the server 14 connected thereto, respective terminals and a table 16a having related servers thereof. When a personal computer or terminal 5 moves from a certain position on the server to the other server, tables at respective positions are updated so as to appropriately send data packets. Namely, it is stored when the terminal is disconnected from the network, data are not erroneously sent and when the terminal or packet is added to the network in new setting, a new address can be applied.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a differentiating technology and a means for tracking and charging with respect to this kind of technology usage. SOLUTION: A system is provided with at least one differentiating, chargeable technology. A method of selling and pricing the system is disclosed to allow the system to be sold at a reduced initial purchase price. The performance by a user of the system of the chargeable technology is tracked and charged for on a per-usage basis. The system and the method are disclosed for tracking, recording, and reporting data regarding the performance of the chargeable technology. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide control of access to data stored in a storage device of a trusted computing platform system. SOLUTION: This storage device is uniquely linked with a particular computer system. Because the storage device is linked in such a manner that access is allowed only when a series of exchange examples of the link are performed, high security is attained in controlling access to a data file stored on a reader/writer. Access to data stored on the reader/writer is allowed only when the reader/writer is associated with the particular computer system and in addition, only when the storage device confirms the entry of a proper password. A trusted computing platform function is used to enhance a security function. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
A wireless network access point is described which provides the resources of a backbone network to wireless clients. The access point is able to detect a degraded condition on the backbone network. Upon detecting the degraded condition, the access point transmits or broadcasts a reassociation request to one or more clients associated with the access point. In addition, the rate at which new associations are made is halted or reduced during the degraded backbone condition. In one embodiment, the association rate is reduced by increasing the interval between beacons transmitted by the access point which identify the access to the backbone network.
Abstract:
In accordance with the preferred embodiment, an access point provides dynamic load balancing of network bandwidth between access points within the 802.11 wireless LAN. The access point uses the RTS/CTS protocol to reduce the bandwidth available to a single device using an excessive amount of network bandwidth. The access point places a device that has been monopolizing a network channel on a Restricted List, and regulates bandwidth on the network by not returning a CTS to any client on the Restricted List. When the client's network usage drops below a policy driven threshold set by the number of network users, the client is removed from the list and the access point will respond to a RTS from the client with a CTS.
Abstract:
In accordance with the preferred embodiment, an access point provides dynamic load balancing of network bandwidth between access points within the 802.11 wireless LAN. The access point uses the RTS/CTS protocol to reduce the bandwidth available to a single device using an excessive amount of network bandwidth. The access point places a device that has been monopolizing a network channel on a Restricted List, and regulates bandwidth on the network by not returning a CTS to any client on the Restricted List. When the client's network usage drops below a policy driven threshold set by the number of network users, the client is removed from the list and the access point will respond to a RTS from the client with a CTS.