Methods and apparatus for merging peer-to-peer overlay networks
US8484382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1046
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for merging peer-to-peer overlay networks. A method includes receiving an advertisement from a second overlay network, determining a size of the second overlay network, performing a self search on the second overlay network based on a persistent node identifier, if the size of the second overlay network is greater than the size of a first overlay network, and joining the second overlay network if the persistent node identifier is not part of the second overlay network. An apparatus includes a transceiver to receive an advertisement from a second overlay network, and a processor coupled to the transceiver to determine a size of the second overlay network, perform a self search on the second overlay network based on a persistent node identifier, and join the second overlay network if the persistent node identifier is not part of the second overlay network.
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