Leaving a broadcast channel
US6732147B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1074
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for leaving a multicast computer network is disclosed. The method allows for the disconnection of a first computer from a second computer. When the first computer decides to disconnect from the second computer, the first computer sends a disconnect message to the second computer. Then, when the second computer receives the disconnect message from the first computer, the second computer broadcasts a connection port search message to find a third computer to which it can connect.
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