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Communication network system and method for controlling services in a communication network system

  • US 6,810,421 B1
  • Filed: 01/10/2000
  • Issued: 10/26/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/11/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A communication network system comprising:

  • at least one communication node, having a routing function, transferring a received packet to a destination affixed to said packet;

    a plurality of servers providing a predetermined service a directory server;

    said directory server including a database storing a plurality of service information relating to conditions for receiving a service provided by each of said servers, and an information providing unit providing said service information to said communication node; and

    said communication node including means for determining a server among said plurality of servers for processing a packet of a predetermined type, out of all received packets, based on said service information provided by said directory server, and means for transferring said packets of said predetermined type to said server determined by said determining means.

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