System and method for transferring data over a network

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2005-07-19

2005-07-19

Kizou, Hassan (Department: 2662)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Flow control of data transmission through a network

C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920110

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for transferring a set of data over a network by monitoring the level of actual bandwidth utilization. In one embodiment, the method includes identifying a maximum monitored level of actual utilization and calculating a size for data blocks to be transferred as a function of the maximum monitored level of utilization. The data blocks represent a segment of a set of data, such as a software update that may be transferred or downloaded over the network without interfering with other network activity at the network interface. The size of the data blocks are bounded by a maximum and minimum threshold value. Computed block sizes allow effective utilization of the network bandwidth while also allowing an adaptation that supports a degree of responsiveness both on fast and slow networks.

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