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20100020719 | AUTOMATIC MAINTENANCE OF A DISTRIBUTED SOURCE TREE (DST) NETWORK - In one embodiment, an automatically maintained, distributed source tree (DST) network has a plurality of fully connected internal nodes. One or more internal nodes may be connected to one or more external nodes. A first internal node synchronizes its link-state database with another internal node by sending and receiving respective Reduced Sequence Number Packet-Data-Units (PDUs) (RSNPs). An RSNP includes summary information for link-state packets (LSPs) (1) originated by the first internal node, (2) received by the first internal node from the other internal node, and (3) received from and/or originated by external nodes. If an internal link fails, then the corresponding end-nodes may recover and maintain automatic DST operation by entering either relay-mode or switch-mode operation. In relay-mode operation, an end-node tunnels packets to the other end-node via an intermediary node. In switch-mode operation, an intermediary node is selected to forward packets from one end-node to the other end-node. | 01-28-2010 |
20100020726 | AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURING MESH GROUPS IN DATA NETWORKS - In one embodiment, a method for setting up a flow-through mesh group (FTMG) for transmitting link-state packets (LSPs) in a network having a plurality of nodes interconnected by links. The FTMG is a combination of multiple spanning trees for the network through which LSPs are forwarded. FTMG set-up messages are received at ports of each node of the network from peer ports of linked nodes. FTMG set-up messages identify root nodes of the multiple spanning trees and the transmission modes of the peer ports. The FTMG set-up messages are used to determine (1) a root node for each spanning tree, (2) a root port on each node for each spanning tree, and (3) directionality of ports of the nodes. FTMG set-up messages are then used to determine the transmission mode of ports of the nodes and, subsequently, to update the spanning trees and transmission modes, as needed. | 01-28-2010 |
20100074187 | DYNAMIC QUALITY OF SERVICE CONTROL TO FACILITATE FEMTO BASE STATION COMMUNICATIONS - An exemplary method of facilitating communications involving a Femto base station (F-BS) includes establishing an association between the F-BS and a wireline backhaul resource used by the F-BS for initiating at least one traffic flow of the F-BS for a wireless communication session. Quality of service information for the wireless communication session is determined. The determined quality of service information allows for determining a corresponding quality of service requirement of the backhaul resource in the packet transport network. The established association is used for identifying the corresponding quality of service to the F-BS on the wireline backhaul resource of the established association during the wireless communication session. | 03-25-2010 |
20110153634 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING SERVICES WITHIN PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKS - A capability is provided for supporting a service location capability in a peer-to-peer network (P2P), such as a Chord network or other P2P network. In one embodiment, a method for locating a service within a P2P network is provided. The P2P network includes a plurality of nodes, including a target node which performs the method for locating the service within the P2P network. The target node includes a search table including a plurality of entries identifying a respective plurality of nodes of the P2P network. The method includes detecting a request to search for the service within the P2P network and initiating, toward at least one of the nodes of the search table, a service search request. The service search request is a request to identify at least one node of the P2P network that supports the service. The service search request includes information indicative of the service and a search range for use by the node receiving the service search request. | 06-23-2011 |
20110299427 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTED MEDIA CONFERENCING - A capability for determining a media distribution tree for use in distributing content to a plurality of user devices is provided. Using the distributed content distribution capability, one or more of the user devices to which the content is to be distributed functions as a relay point that performs content replication and distribution functions for one or more other user devices. The content is distributed using a media distribution tree into which the user devices are arranged. A method for determining a media distribution tree for use in distributing content to a plurality of user devices includes grouping the user devices into a plurality of regions, determining, for each of the regions, a regional tree to be formed by the user devices grouped into the region, and connecting the regional trees to determine thereby the media distribution tree. By utilizing user devices as relay points within the media distribution tree, usage of network resources, such as ports at media servers, is significantly reduced. | 12-08-2011 |
20110307354 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECOMMENDING APPLICATIONS TO MOBILE USERS - Various deficiencies in the prior art are addressed by embodiments for recommending applications to users. A method and apparatus are provided for selecting an application to recommend to a user based on user profile information associated with the user and application profile information associated with the application, and propagating recommended application information toward a user device of the user, where the recommended application information includes an application executable of the recommended application. A method and apparatus are provided for receiving, at a user device, recommended application information comprising an application executable of an application recommended for a user of the user device, and automatically installing the application executable on the user device. | 12-15-2011 |
20120033623 | Group Call Control In A Wireless Broadband Communication Network - A method and system for group call control in a broadband wireless network. A group call (push-to-talk) server initiates and regulates group call communication sessions. A wireless base station communicates with one or more group call participants. When a request to participate in a group call is received, it is examined to see if it contains a group call ID or other group call indicator. If not, regular call resources are allocated, if available. If so, it is determined whether another group member is attached to the base station. Group call resources are then reserved, if available, based on this determination. The resources allocated for the group call may also depend on whether the system supports multicast on the downlink to group members, or whether losing audio is supported. In some embodiments, network resources may be reallocated to support the group call. | 02-09-2012 |
20120173394 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ALLOCATING REVENUE AMONG PROVIDERS OF BUNDLED OFFERINGS - An exemplary device for allocating revenue among providers of products that are offered together for purchase as part of a unit includes a processor that is configured to automatically determine a number of unit or offering purchases. The processor is configured to automatically issue a corresponding number of virtual shares to each of the providers. The number of virtual shares issued to each provider is based on the number of unit or offering purchases and a predetermined allocation of a number of virtual shares for each provider, respectively for each purchase. The processor is also configured to determine a value of each issued virtual share using at least one selected revenue sharing rule according to a determined schedule. A virtual share redemption module facilitates payment responsive to redemption of issued virtual shares at the determined value. | 07-05-2012 |
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20080319957 | EXTENSIBLE COMMAND TREES FOR ENTITY DATA MODEL PLATFORM - Systems and methods that provide for a canonical representation in a structured form of a query, against a data model platform. A parser component can parse the SQL query to generate the abstract class that represent the query (command tree). Moreover, a view generation component can supply a mapping between a rich structure (e.g., on the client side) and the relational side. Accordingly, a query can be represented by an abstract class in form of a tree structure with nodes, which has metadata tied therewith. | 12-25-2008 |
20090037394 | EXTENSIBLE COMMAND EXECUTION FOR ENTITY DATA MODEL PLATFORM - Systems and methods that translate queries defined by an entity model, to a dialect recognizable by storage provider (e.g., relational store). A bridge component facilitates translation of a rich object structure into flat relational constructs, which can then be executed by a relational store. Accordingly, queries defined by applications in terms of entity concepts can readily be employed in conjunction with relational data stores. Similarly, results obtained from executing the query can be converted back to a form understandable by the application. | 02-05-2009 |
20090327094 | PLATFORM INDEPENDENT ECOSYSTEM FOR CREATION, CONSUMPTION AND TRADE OF USER-GENERATED DIGITAL CONTENT - A platform (e.g. game console) and application (e.g. game title) independent ecosystem for the creation, consumption and trade of user generated digital content permits any application operating on any platform to participate in a market driven economy for user generated digital objects (UGDOs). The trading system is independent of (i.e. external to) all participating applications. A metadata attribution method for UGDOs in combination with heterogeneous application support through well-defined interfaces facilitates unlimited participation. Attributed metadata may be understood and consumed across platforms and applications. Flexible UGDO rights enforcement techniques in combination with a flexible fair exchange service for those rights support all manner of UGDOs and commercial transactions therefore. Participating application may provide rights enforcement in some instances. The nature of enforcement may rest on the nature of UGDO content, rights in UGDOs or author preferences. The trading system assures that all transactions in the UGDO economy are secure, fault tolerant and atomic, providing integrity and confidence in the UGDO economy. | 12-31-2009 |