Distributed indexing of identity information in a peer-to-peer network
US7206934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of a distributed index mechanism for indexing and searching for identity information in peer-to-peer networks. In one embodiment, a distributed index may be used to store identity information in a decentralized manner on a plurality of peer nodes. The identity information may be used, for example, to authenticate users. Distributed indexes may allow identity information to be spread across multiple peer nodes so that the load is spread among the various peer nodes. In one embodiment, the distributed index may be a distributed hash table. One embodiment of a distributed index of identity information may be implemented in peer-to-peer networks implemented according to a peer-to-peer platform including one or more peer-to-peer platform protocols for enabling peer nodes to discover each other, communicate with each other, and cooperate with each other to form peer groups and share network resources.
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