System and method for mobile platform cache using mobile devices
US10257304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method that enables large content data transfers to mobile platforms is provided. The mobile platform cache system and method provided build a cache suitable for large content data transfers using the available storage capacity of one or more frequently used, existing mobile devices. The provided mobile cache system and method prioritize available free or low cost communication protocols for data transfer to one or more mobile devices, enabling the use of free Wi-Fi communications or low cost communications, and minimizing the use of cellular data transmissions for large content data transfers.
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