20240031329. INTERNET ADDRESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS simplified abstract (CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC)

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INTERNET ADDRESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Organization Name

CenturyLink Intellectual Property LLC

Inventor(s)

Dean Ballew of Sterling VA (US)

John R.B. Woodworth of Amissville VA (US)

INTERNET ADDRESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240031329 titled 'INTERNET ADDRESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes systems and methods for simplifying the assignment and management of IP addresses. It specifically focuses on a DHCP relay agent system that receives IP address requests from client computing devices and forwards them to DHCP servers. The relay agent system can also append and forward information related to the DHCP negotiation process to the DHCP server.

  • The DHCP relay agent system receives IP address requests from client computing devices and forwards them to DHCP servers.
  • The relay agent system can append and forward information related to the DHCP negotiation process to the DHCP server.
  • The DHCP server operates as a processor, virtual processor, or virtual machine in the lease negotiation process.
  • IP address assignment or management decisions are pre-defined by the configuration information of the DHCP relay agent system.

Potential Applications:

  • Simplifying the assignment and management of IP addresses in computer networks.
  • Streamlining the DHCP negotiation process for efficient IP address allocation.

Problems Solved:

  • Complex and manual IP address assignment and management processes.
  • Inefficient DHCP negotiation process for IP address allocation.

Benefits:

  • Simplifies the assignment and management of IP addresses in computer networks.
  • Automates the DHCP negotiation process for faster and more efficient IP address allocation.
  • Reduces the manual effort and potential errors in IP address assignment and management.


Original Abstract Submitted

systems and methods for simplifying the assignment and management of ip addresses are provided. in examples, a dhcp relay agent system receives an ip address request or similar discover message from a client computing device and forwards the request to one or more dhcp servers. in addition to forwarding the request, the dhcp relay agent system may be configured to append and forward information related to the dhcp negotiation process to a dhcp server. for example, the indication of operations may include executable instructions, such as opcodes, that facilitate the offer of an ip address lease. parameters necessary for executing the operations, such as operands, may also be appended. in examples, the dhcp server may effectively operate as a processor, virtual processor, or virtual machine in the lease negotiation process, where ip address assignment or management decisions are pre-defined by the configuration information of the dhcp relay agent system.

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