Distributed system for communication networks in multi-user applications

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5841980
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08648839

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The present invention is directed to overcoming bandwidth limitations of network backbones to allow for true national participation in multi-user applications across a large-scale network. Three techniques are used to minimize the amount of backbone loading: (1) A fully distributed system architecture is described that retains national participation in each application environment by allocating resources among responsible servers at remote locations; (2) Multiple zones of interest are defined within an application environment so that only relevant data applicable to each participant within a given application environment is transmitted across the network backbone; and (3) Seamless multi-server management is described that provides interaction across application environment regional boundaries without sacrificing continuity among participants or increasing the number of postcards transmitted. The present invention therefore provides a distributed system that offers multi-user applications nationwide interaction among participants within the present bandwidth limitations of existing network backbones.

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  • SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allred, John Renton, WA 1 99
Waters, Rolland M Seattle, WA 6 368

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