20240048447. ASSIGNMENTS OF IOT DEVICE TYPES simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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ASSIGNMENTS OF IOT DEVICE TYPES
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Yogev Shitrit of Herzliya (IL)
ASSIGNMENTS OF IOT DEVICE TYPES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240048447 titled 'ASSIGNMENTS OF IOT DEVICE TYPES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a processor that can receive data from a network communication sent by a device. It can extract a set of characteristics associated with the communication from the received data and compare it to a previously identified set of characteristics assigned to a certain device type. If the extracted set of characteristics meets a predefined similarity threshold, the processor can assign the device with the certain device type.
- The processor receives data from a network communication sent by a device.
- It extracts a set of characteristics associated with the communication from the received data.
- The processor compares the extracted set of characteristics to a previously identified set of characteristics.
- The previously identified set of characteristics is assigned to a certain device type.
- If the extracted set of characteristics meets a predefined similarity threshold, the device is assigned with the certain device type.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Network security: The processor can identify and classify devices based on their communication characteristics, helping in detecting and preventing unauthorized access or malicious activities.
- Device management: By assigning device types, the processor can assist in managing and organizing devices on a network, making it easier to monitor and control them.
- Quality of service optimization: The processor can use the identified device types to prioritize network resources and optimize the quality of service for different types of devices.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Device identification: The processor provides a method to identify devices based on their communication characteristics, even if they are not explicitly labeled or identified.
- Automated device classification: The processor automates the process of assigning device types, eliminating the need for manual classification and reducing human effort.
- Efficient network management: By assigning device types, the processor enables more efficient network management, allowing for targeted actions and optimizations based on device characteristics.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced network security: The ability to identify and classify devices based on their communication characteristics improves network security by enabling targeted security measures and access controls.
- Improved device management: The automated assignment of device types simplifies device management tasks, making it easier to track, monitor, and control devices on a network.
- Optimal resource allocation: By prioritizing network resources based on device types, the processor helps optimize the quality of service and overall network performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to examples, a processor may receive data pertaining to a communication sent over a network by a device, extract a set of characteristics associated with the communication from the received data, and determine whether the extracted set of characteristics meets a predefined similarity threshold with respect to a previously identified set of characteristics, in which the previously identified set of characteristics is assigned with a certain device type. the processor may also, based on a determination that the extracted set of characteristics meets the predefined similarity threshold with respect to the previously identified set of characteristics, assign the device with the certain device type.
