17941049. Access Load Control in Peer-to-Peer Networks simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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Access Load Control in Peer-to-Peer Networks
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Babar Qaisrani of Issaquah WA (US)
Access Load Control in Peer-to-Peer Networks - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17941049 titled 'Access Load Control in Peer-to-Peer Networks
Simplified Explanation
The patent application is about a method for identifying and resolving connectivity issues in a network. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The method involves detecting an event that disrupts connectivity in a first network.
- The apparatus then determines that it has a connection to a second network.
- It sends a message to neighboring devices to inform them that it has network connectivity.
- The apparatus receives relay requests from two devices.
- It forwards a message associated with the first relay request using the connection to the second network.
- It also sends a backoff message to the second device.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Internet of Things (IoT) networks where devices need to maintain connectivity even in the presence of disruptions.
- Mobile networks where seamless handover between different networks is crucial.
- Industrial automation systems where uninterrupted connectivity is essential for efficient operations.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Disruptions in network connectivity can cause communication failures and hinder the functioning of devices.
- Manual intervention to restore connectivity can be time-consuming and inefficient.
- Ensuring seamless connectivity across different networks can be challenging.
Benefits of this technology:
- Automatic detection and resolution of connectivity issues, reducing the need for manual intervention.
- Improved reliability and uptime of network-connected devices.
- Efficient utilization of multiple networks for uninterrupted communication.
Original Abstract Submitted
Implementations relate to identifying an event disrupting connectivity to a first network; determining, for an apparatus, that the apparatus has a connection to a second network; transmitting a message indicating to one or more neighboring devices that the apparatus has network connectivity; receiving a first relay request from a first device and a second relay request from a second device; forwarding, using the connection to the second network, a message associated with the first relay request; and transmitting, to the second device, a backoff message.
