System and method for multi-layered network communications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7668972
APP PUB NO 20060092942A1
SERIAL NO

11299114

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A multi-layered network for transporting data comprises a first network layer that provides a first session topology, and a second network layer that provides a second session topology. The second network layer uses the first network layer to transport data. In one embodiment of the invention, the data sent by the second layer is real-time audio data, such as voice. Each session topology may be either peer-to-peer or client/server. The first and second layers may have different topologies and/or different session hosts. A deterministic algorithm is provided whereby a new session host is selected when the current host leaves the session.

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  • MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Newson, Paul E Bellevue, US 17 596
Toll, Roderick M Sammamish, US 25 654

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