Pre-Grant Publication Number: 20080201415
Peer to peer network
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#299US4642758: File transfer scheduling arrangement
Applies to Claims 21,35
Submitted by: Diane WillisLast updated: about 3 years ago
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Summary / DescriptionAbstract: A method and arrangement for scheduling the transmission of data files among a plurality of interconnected computers is disclosed.
 
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Type of Prior ArtIssued Patents - US
 
CountryUnited States of America
 
Patent/Application #4642758
 
Kind CodeUnited States (US) - United STATES Patent - A
 
Patentee NameAT&T Bell Laboratories
 
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Filing DateJuly 16, 1984
 
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A method and arrangement for scheduling the transmission of data files among a plurality of interconnected computers is disclosed.
 
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21
A system that facilitates data distribution in a peer to peer network, comprising:a bulletin board that maintains a list of requests, the requests being in a predefined machine readable format;a plurality of nodes that make requests for data, fill requests for data and register periodically at a check in frequency; andan access layer that tracks and enforces fairness among the plurality of nodes, such that the plurality of nodes contribute to the system.
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Disclosed is a method for exchanging data among 'interconnected computers'.
Disclosed is a method for exchanging data among 'interconnected computers'.
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A method of facilitating data distribution in a peer to peer network, comprising:maintaining a list of requests, the requests being in a predefined machine readable format;providing a plurality of nodes that make requests for data, fill requests for data and register periodically at a check in frequency;determining which requests of the list of requests to fill based on factors associated with the request, the factors include age, size of the requested data and available bandwidth; andtracking performance statistics for the plurality of nodes and regulating requests by the plurality of nodes based on the performance statistics, wherein the performance statistics comprise proper check ins, requests filled and requests made.
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Disclosed is a method for exchanging data among 'interconnected computers'.
Disclosed is a method for exchanging data among 'interconnected computers'.
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