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Resolving a convex optimization problem to optimize network traffic in a distributed system

US9641452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2014
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0823
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are disclosed herein for managing network bandwidth in a distributed system having multiple endpoints that upload data to a central server or server cluster. One embodiment provides a computer-implemented method that includes receiving a logical topology of the network that is determined based on network measurements. The method further includes resolving a convex optimization problem over the logical topology to determine a bandwidth allocation scheme for the endpoints uploading data. In addition, the method includes controlling bandwidth consumption by the endpoints based on the determined bandwidth allocation scheme.

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