Method, system, and program for selecting one of multiple paths to communicate with a device
US7404005B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1001
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a method, system, program, and data structure for selecting one of multiple data paths to a device. A selection is made of one of multiple paths indicated as enabled to transmit data. A path is indicated as enabled or disabled. Transfer time data is gathered for each enabled path capable of being selected. Paths having transfer time data satisfying a threshold are indicated as disabled. Paths indicated as disabled are not capable of being selected to use to transmit data.
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