Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-18
2010-12-14
Harper, Kevin C (Department: 2462)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
C709S223000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07852786
ABSTRACT:
A station used as a node in a peer-to-peer communications system keeps a list of stations to which requests for resources may be sent. The list includes for each member a performance parameter. When a station receives a request for resources it selects at least one station from the list and sends a resource request message to it. The selection of the station from the list may be performed by a random or pseudo-random process such that the probability of selection of any station is a function of the stored parameter. A station receiving such a request, for resources that it can itself supply, sends a reply to the originator. When the originator receives a reply it updates the respective performance parameter: the degree of adjustment may vary according to the quality of reply received.
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Ghanea-Hercock Robert A.
Sun Yaoru
Wang Fang
British Telecommunications plc
Harper Kevin C
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
Wong Xavier Szewai
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