Latency equalization for interactive network applications
US7885271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0852
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network configuration that supports latency-equalization (LEQ) routing by effectively “storing” packets on communication links, rather than at end points. A suitable network configuration is found by (i) identifying a candidate pool of routers through which the participating client terminals and application servers can exchange packets intended for LEQ routing and (ii) analyzing the delay inventory corresponding to the network paths connecting the client terminals and application servers, through those routers. Based on the analysis, M routers from the candidate pool are selected to serve as hub nodes. Each participating client terminal is assigned m of these M hub nodes and, thereafter, directs and receives its packets intended for LEQ routing through one of these m hub nodes.
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