×

Retaining capability of handling original type messages in an upgraded computer system

  • US 20060133413A1
  • Filed: 07/24/2003
  • Published: 06/22/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
First Claim
Patent Images

1. Method of handling messages in an interface between an external network and an internal network comprising the steps of:

  • setting a first address according to a first addressing protocol to be used on a first port connected to the external network for transmission of messages according to the first protocol, where transmitted messages comprise messages including embedded messages according to a second addressing protocol and original messages according to the first protocol, assigning a second port connected to a first part of the internal network as a port to be used for all messages not including embedded messages, assigning a second address to the second port, which is closely related to the address of the first port, and informing the first part of the internal network about the second port and its address, such that original messages according to the first protocol can be transferred between the internal network and the external network.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×