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Method and apparatus for managing alerts and events in a networked computer system
Assignee: Intel Corp
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Filing: 1995-10-10
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Granted: 1997-04-15
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Expires: 2015-10-10
Abstract
Abstract An event management system for handling alerts and events in a computer system is disclosed. A server computer coupled to a network contains the event management software of the present invention. The event management software receives alerts sent by other computers on the network. Using a previously configured alert map with mapper and scheduler, the event management software dispatches service providers in response to the alerts received across the network or in response to the expiration of a timed event. An API is provided within each computer or device in which alerts can be generated. Using the standard interface definition, any of a wide variety of different alert types generated within the networked computers can be triggered and channeled through the network to the server where corresponding service providers are activated.
Inventors
- 👤 Colin Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:32
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04L; H04L43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a networked computer system having a plurality of nodes and a server coupled together on a network, a process for managing events in said networked computer system, said process comprising the steps of: providing an event manager in said server; registering an alert with said event manager; registering one or more service providers with said event manager; selectively mapping said alert to at least one of said service providers in a mapping; receiving said alert from a node of said plurality of nodes, said event manager receiving said alert; and using said mapping to activate said at least one service provider in response to receipt of said alert.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a networked computer system having a plurality of nodes and a server coupled together on a network, a process for managing events in said networked computer system, said process comprising the steps of: providing an event manager in said server; registering an alert with said event manager; registering one or more service providers with said event manager; selectively mapping said alert to at least one of said service providers in a mapping; receiving said alert from a node of said plurality of nodes, said event manager receiving said alert; and using said mapping to activate said at least one service provider in response to receipt of said alert.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 further including the step of providing an application programmer's interface (API) in each of said plurality of nodes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The process as claimed in claim 2 wherein said step of providing an application programmer's interface (API) in each of said plurality of nodes further includes the steps of: providing a registration API in each of said plurality of nodes; and providing a control API in each of said plurality of nodes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein said step of selectively mapping further includes the step of configuring an alert map of said event manager, said step of configuring further includes the steps of creating a mapping between alerts and service providers, updating a mapping between alerts and service providers, and displaying a mapping between alerts and service providers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The process as claimed in claim 4 wherein said step of configuring further includes a step of providing a management console coupled to said network, said management console including a control API.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein said one or more service providers includes a facsimile device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 wherein said one or more service providers includes a device having electronic mail functionality.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 further including a step of generating an alert in response to an asynchronous event occurring in one of said plurality of nodes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 further including a step of generating an alert in response to a timed event.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process as claimed in claim 1 further including a step of activating a plurality of service providers in response to a single alert.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
118 words
In a networked computer system having a plurality of nodes and a server coupled together on a network, an apparatus for managing events in said networked computer system, said apparatus comprising: means for providing an event manager in said server; means for registering an alert with said event manager; means for registering one or more service providers with said event manager; means for selectively mapping said alert to at least one of said service providers in a mapping; means for receiving said alert from a node of said plurality of nodes, said event manager receiving said alert; and means for using said mapping to activate said at least one service provider in response to receipt of said alert.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
118 words
In a networked computer system having a plurality of nodes and a server coupled together on a network, an apparatus for managing events in said networked computer system, said apparatus comprising: means for providing an event manager in said server; means for registering an alert with said event manager; means for registering one or more service providers with said event manager; means for selectively mapping said alert to at least one of said service providers in a mapping; means for receiving said alert from a node of said plurality of nodes, said event manager receiving said alert; and means for using said mapping to activate said at least one service provider in response to receipt of said alert.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 further including an application programmer's interface (API) in each of said plurality of nodes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 12 wherein said application programmer's interface (API) in each of said plurality of nodes further includes: a registration API in each of said plurality of nodes; and a control API in each of said plurality of nodes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
62 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein said means for selectively mapping further includes means for configuring an alert map of said event manager, said means for configuring further includes means for creating a mapping between alerts and service providers, means for updating a mapping between alerts and service providers, and means for displaying a mapping between alerts and service providers.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 14 wherein said means for configuring further includes a management console coupled to said network, said management console including a control API.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein said one or more service providers includes a facsimile device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 wherein said one or more service providers includes a device having electronic mail functionality.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 further including means for generating an alert in response to an asynchronous event occurring in one of said plurality of nodes.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 further including means for generating an alert in response to a timed event.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 11 further including means for activating a plurality of service providers in response to a single alert.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
118 words
An apparatus for managing events in a network having a plurality of nodes coupled to a server, comprising: an event manager located within said server; an alert manager coupled to said event manager and capable of registering an alert with said event manager; a service provider manager coupled to said event manager and capable of registering a service provider with said event manager; a mapping manager coupled to said event manager and capable of associating a particular alert with a particular service provider; an alert manager coupled to said event manager and capable of receiving said alert; and a service provider executer coupled to said event manager and capable of activating a service provider associated with said alert.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
118 words
An apparatus for managing events in a network having a plurality of nodes coupled to a server, comprising: an event manager located within said server; an alert manager coupled to said event manager and capable of registering an alert with said event manager; a service provider manager coupled to said event manager and capable of registering a service provider with said event manager; a mapping manager coupled to said event manager and capable of associating a particular alert with a particular service provider; an alert manager coupled to said event manager and capable of receiving said alert; and a service provider executer coupled to said event manager and capable of activating a service provider associated with said alert.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 21 further including a management console coupled to said event manager.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 21 further including a scheduler coupled to said event manager and capable of generating an event in response to a timed event.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 21 further including an application programmer's interface (API) in each of said plurality of nodes.
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