Comcast‘s patent involves a method where a computing platform receives a request to open a network port for an application from a separate platform. The platform then decides whether to open the port based on the response received. This innovation aims to enhance communication capabilities between devices. GlobalData’s report on Comcast gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Comcast, Digital watermarking was a key innovation area identified from patents. Comcast's grant share as of January 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Method for opening network port for application communication
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11888761B2) discloses a method and system for managing network ports to enable communication between computing devices and applications. The method involves receiving a request for a service associated with an application, sending a request to open a network port for communication, receiving a response, and determining whether to open the network port based on the response. The response can be influenced by provisioned rules, source network addresses, port numbers, time of day, or network load.
Furthermore, the patent describes an apparatus and a computer-readable medium storing instructions for opening network ports based on requests received from computing platforms. The apparatus includes processors and memory to determine whether to open the network port and send a response indicating the determination. The system involves a first computing platform receiving a request, determining whether to open the network port based on information associated with the request, and sending a response to the second computing platform. The computing device then receives information indicating the network port has been opened, with factors like provisioned rules, time of day, and network load influencing the decision-making process.
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