Selecting a connection in a network

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PATENT NO 11278798
APP PUB NO 20200197794A1
SERIAL NO

16726713

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A machine, such as a router (or other network appliance capable of filtering incoming packets), determines whether a packet is from a location that is likely to be capable of establishing an acceptable connection quality. If it is determined that an acceptable connection quality is unlikely to be obtained, the machine blocks the packet so that the connection is not established. If it is determined that the acceptable connection quality is likely to be obtained, the packet is received and the connection is allowed. As a consequence of blocking packets from locations that are expected to have a poor connection, connections are not established with servers that will provide poor service and a poor user experience.

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  • NETDUMA SOFTWARE, LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fraser, Iain Kibet Cambridge, GB 6 34

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