Peer-to-peer network image distribution hierarchy
US8990248B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/1837
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, network devices such as IP phones may be upgraded with a set of files. A master network device in the set of network devices is identified. The master network device retrieves or receives one or more files in the set of files. The master network device then distributes the file(s) to one or more network devices in the set of network devices, thereby enabling the file(s) to be distributed in a hierarchical manner to remaining network devices in the set of network devices.
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