Apparatus and method for inviting users to online sessions
US9654551B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5566
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An invitation service performs a series of transactions to enable P2P communication between two or more mobile data processing devices. Prior to attempting to establish a P2P network communication channel, the invitation service may first collect network information for each of the mobile devices and use the network information to determine if a direct P2P network communication channel is feasible. If a direct connection is feasible, then the invitation service provides for direct P2P communication, pushing the necessary network information to each of the mobile devices. If a direct connection is infeasible, or an attempted direct connection fails, then the invitation service may identify network information associated with a relay service. The network information may then be used by any pair of mobile devices to establish a connection through the relay service. The invitation service can perform its functions without maintaining per-connection state information for the mobile devices.
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