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Processing sequenced records across multiple network connections

US7886059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2008
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/166
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and method allows processing sequenced records across multiple network connections. A “logical connection” is defined to include one or more network connections. Each message is assigned a sequence number that allows the messages to be ordered on the other end according to sequence number, regardless of which network connection in the logical connection is used to transfer the message. By defining messages, sequencing those messages, and transferring the messages over multiple network connections, the throughput and performance of networked computer systems are substantially increased.

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