Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method, system, and program for a protocol for authenticating a port base to which an address is assigned dynamically within a network environment, specifically for authenticating a port base within a network environment where connection information is incorporated and stored. SOLUTION: In this method, supplicant information observed by an authentication switch is incorporated and forwarded to a central site, i. e. a manager site. This information is created mainly during protocol exchange and includes correlation between an owner and an IP address, MAC, IP, a port switch number, a switch ID, and an authentication server ID. This facilitates a manager access to the information created as the result of dynamic address assignment, authentication, and connection-related protocol exchange. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and system for calibrating an electrical device that utilizes a data networking protocol (e.g., 802.1X) through a distribution network. SOLUTION: Information collected and stored during authentication and operation of the electrical device is utilized to determine whether the electrical device should be calibrated. In general, this determination is made based on at least one of time elapsed from the previous calibration and cumulative usage of the device. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT