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Providing a capability list of a predefined format in a communications network

  • US 20070104114A1
  • Filed: 10/30/2006
  • Published: 05/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for use in a communications network having plural nodes, comprising:

  • receiving, by a first node, a capability list that has a predefined format and includes plural entries identifying corresponding data processing functions supported by one or more nodes along a communications path of a communications session involving the first node; and

    the first node adding at least one additional entry into the capability list in response to determining that the first node supports a data processing function that is not identified in the capability list.

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