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Assigning WAN links to subflows based on WAN link characteristics and application preferences

US8514865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2004
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2212/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

WAN link preferences for subflows of an application flow are determined. The characteristics of WAN links operable to transmit the subflows are also determined. The WAN link preferences are compared to the WAN link characteristics, and the subflows are assigned to the WAN links based on the comparison.

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