Software architecture system and method for discovering components within an appliance using fuctionality identifiers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8155120
APP PUB NO 20070160022A1
SERIAL NO

11571456

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A network comprising a plurality of nodes, and each of the nodes has at least one identifier from pre-determined group of identifiers, with each identifier identifying at least one functionality applicable such node. A method of identifying the nodes comprises at least one node sending over the network a message configured to ask for the presence of at least one identifier from the pre-determined group of identifiers. At least one other node sends a feedback message affirming the existence of the at least one identifier on the at least one other node.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION2000 NORTH M-63 BENTON HARBOR MI 49022

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ebrom, Matthew P Holland, US 78 2838
Grosse, Alexandre de Sonza Joinville, BR 1 90
Kicklighter, Judith Godeke Evansville, US 1 90
McCoy, Richard A Stevensville, US 160 5449

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