Methods and apparatus for tuning a network for optimal performance
US8914505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/145
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In exemplary implementations of this invention, one or more computer processors receive electronic data indicative of, or compute (i) at least three different topologies of a network and (ii) a level of network performance of a task for each of the different topologies, respectively. The processors also calculate (i) a cascade probability for each of the different topologies, respectively, (ii) a curve indicative of correlation between the cascade probabilities and levels of network performance, and (iii) an optimal cascade probability which optimizes the level of network performance. A topological change in the network is produced (or its likelihood is increased). The topological change makes or would make the cascade probability closer to the optimal cascade probability. The processors output control signals (i) to make the topological change or (ii) to communicate an incentive for the topological change to an electronic node device in the network.
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