System and method for multi-layered network communications

Details System and method for multi-layered network communications System and method for multi-layered network communications

2005-12-09

2010-02-23

Srivastava, Vivek (Department: 2445)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer data routing

Prioritized data routing

C709S227000, C709S229000

Reexamination Certificate

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07668972

ABSTRACT:
A multi-layered network for transporting data comprises a first network layer that provides a first session topology, and a second network layer that provides a second session topology. The second network layer uses the first network layer to transport data. In one embodiment of the invention, the data sent by the second layer is real-time audio data, such as voice. Each session topology may be either peer-to-peer or client/server. The first and second layers may have different topologies and/or different session hosts. A deterministic algorithm is provided whereby a new session host is selected when the current host leaves the session.

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