Peer To Patent

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A system that facilitates data distribution in a peer to peer network, comprising:means for maintaining a list of requests, the requests being in a predefined machine readable format;

means for storing the requests on a bulletin board;

means for providing a plurality of nodes that make requests for data, fill requests for data and register periodically at a check in frequency;

means for weighting the requests, the weighting being a function of supply and demand for an item; and

means for tracking performance statistics for the plurality of nodes and regulating requests by the plurality of nodes based on the performance statistics, wherein the performance statistics comprise proper check ins, requests filled and requests made.

#257BitTorrent

Applies to Claims 21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,39,40

Submitted by: Charles BanasLast updated: over 4 years ago

Name/Title BitTorrent

System Type Application Program

Description

The BitTorrent protocol (designed and freely released in 2001) is a protocol in which clients connect to a server (called the tracker) which tracks the clients and forwards connection information among them.

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