18423158. CONVERGENCE FOR TIME SENSITIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
Contents
- 1 CONVERGENCE FOR TIME SENSITIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CONVERGENCE FOR TIME SENSITIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CONVERGENCE FOR TIME SENSITIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Somesh Chaturmohta of Redmond WA (US)
CONVERGENCE FOR TIME SENSITIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18423158 titled 'CONVERGENCE FOR TIME SENSITIVE CLOUD APPLICATIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a failover functionality for media communications sessions between a virtual machine and a client application by identifying multiple network paths and switching between them based on network conditions.
- Two network paths are identified for a media communications session.
- Unique IP addresses are assigned to each network path.
- Network conditions at the computing environment are monitored for performance degradation.
- A signal is sent to the client application to switch to a different network path if degradation is detected.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where reliable and uninterrupted media communications are essential, such as telecommunication, video conferencing, and online gaming.
Problems Solved
1. Ensures continuous and high-quality media communications by automatically switching network paths in case of performance degradation. 2. Reduces downtime and potential disruptions in media communications sessions.
Benefits
1. Improved reliability and stability of media communications sessions. 2. Enhanced user experience with seamless failover functionality. 3. Efficient utilization of network resources for optimal performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing network performance for video streaming services to ensure uninterrupted viewing experiences for users.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of load balancing techniques in network systems to distribute traffic across multiple paths for improved performance and reliability.
Unanswered Questions
How does the failover mechanism impact the overall latency of the media communications session?
The patent application does not provide specific details on how the failover mechanism affects latency during the switch between network paths.
What are the specific network and application metrics used to determine performance degradation?
The patent application does not elaborate on the exact metrics or criteria used to identify network conditions indicative of performance degradation.
Original Abstract Submitted
Failover functionality is by identifying at least two network paths for a media communications session between a virtual machine at a computing environment and a client application. Unique Internet Protocol (IP) addresses are assigned for the at least two network paths. Based on application and network metrics at the computing environment, a network condition at the computing environment is determined that is indicative of a performance degradation of the media communications session. A signal is communicated to the client service indicating a switch to a second path of the at least two network paths and a second of the unique IP addresses.
