System and method for distributed function discovery in a peer-to-peer network environment
US6983326B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99948
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for distributed function discovery with third party responses in a peer-to-peer network to facilitate efficient use of bandwidth and resources are disclosed. The method for facilitating distributed function discovery in a peer-to-peer network generally comprises receiving a broadcast request for a service function from a peer client at a peer server, locating information regarding a location remote to the peer server having the requested service function using a stored list of service functions locally stored at the peer server, and responding to the peer client with a response containing the location remote to the peer server if information on the requested service function is located.
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