Method and apparatus for automatically using a predefined peer-to-peer group as a context for an application
US7233974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1053
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates automatically using a predefined networking group, such as a peer-to-peer group as a context for an application. The system starts by executing the application on behalf of a peer. During execution of the application, the system determines if the peer is a member of a networking group, and if so, the system uses the networking group as a context for the application.
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