Distributed computing infrastructure including small peer-to-peer applications
US7370336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/328
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for a distributed computing infrastructure on a computer network comprising a plurality of computers. The distributed computing infrastructure (DCI) provides a software platform for creating, running, and managing distributed applications. DCI may include XML-capable software applications on a peer-to-peer network. DCI may include small, network-unaware applications called peerlets. DCI may include a system and method for creating complex distributed applications using pre-complied binaries. DCI may include a capability for multiple, independent collaborative sessions for distributed collaborative applications (e.g., chat, instant messaging, shared whiteboard, etc.). DCI may include systems and methods for reducing interactions between users and applications to archivable form and then playing back the interactions. DCI may include a system and method for automatic software retrieval on a peer-to-peer network.
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