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Method and system for identifying active devices on network

  • US 20080189405A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2004
  • Published: 08/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for identifying a plurality of active devices on a network, the method comprising:

  • A. simultaneously issuing, via a plurality of worker threads, a request for information to at least one of the plurality of active devices on the network.wherein the information comprises an indication of a presence of the active device on the network, andwherein each of the plurality of worker threads are programmed to perform identical functions in response to the request for information;

    B. receiving, in response to the request, the information; and

    C. storing the received information.

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