Locating devices in a data network

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7739402
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10377180

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A system that associates physical locations with network-linked devices in a network to which such devices are connected. This system employs a variety of techniques for establishing device location. The system configuration can vary and can include any type of data network, including LANs, MANs, Wide Area Networks (WANs), Personal Area Networks (PANs), and Home Networks. The system provides location information for particular devices to the network devices and management, and may be used in any of a variety of ways to improve configuration accuracy, control, and security. The location information may also be used to control or secure a device itself.

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EXTREME NETWORKS INC6480 VIA DEL ORO SAN JOSE CA 95119

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Durand, Roger P Amherst, US 3 718
Frattura, David New York, US 14 2295
Gorsky, John-Paul Rochester, US 4 459
Graham, Richard W Derry, US 32 4821
Harrington, David Portsmouth, US 31 2007
Roese, John J Newmarket, US 19 3183

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