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2005-08-30

2009-08-04

Shah, Chirag G (Department: 2419)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

Reexamination Certificate

active

07570636

ABSTRACT:
An improved system and method are disclosed for peer-to-peer communications. In one example, the method enables an endpoint to traverse a NAT device using a stateless reflector.

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