Disclosed are systems and methods for peer-to-peer commu nication over a network
between a first node behind a first network address translator (NAT) and a second node …

A mechanism for dynamically performing Network Address Translation that allows external
devices to contact internal host systems that would otherwise be hidden behind a NAT …

Handling of multiple connections during NAT traversal for a node behind a symmetric NAT is
disclosed. The likelihood of connection failure during symmetric NAT traversal may be …

A shared resource system, method of optimizing resource allocation in real time and
computer program products therefor. At least one client device includes an optimization …

Network bandwidth detection and distribution and prioritizing network traffic among two or
more distinct channels of communication within a single application in a node configured to …

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4,843,568 A 6/1989 Krueger 5,128,671 A 7/1992 Thomas, Jr. 5,528,265 A 6, 1996 Harrison …

BACKGROUND 0001 Network Address Translation (NAT) refers to a tech nique that
involves re-writing the source and/or destination addresses of network packets as they pass …

Methods for creating an interactive gaming environment are provided. In various
embodiments, methods of the present invention may include initializing an interactive game …

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The present disclosure is related to a computer-implemented method and system for
distinguishing human-driven Domain Name System (DNS) queries from Machine-to …