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 …

P2P networking offers several advantages, related at least in part to easy setup, efficient
data transfer, and network resilience. While initially conceived and popularized for the …

In an Item-based system, Images (eg, JPEG, TIFF, bitmap. and so on) are treated as core
platform objects (“Image Items' or, more simply,“Images') and exist in an" Image Schema” …

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 …

(57) ABSTRACT A method for sharing functionality and/or data between two or more linked
entities using a network. The method com prising the steps of creating on at least one entity …

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to synchronization utilizing one
or more optimizations through the utilization of metadata. For several embodiments of the …

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 …

2004-06-21 Assigned to MICROSOFT CORPORATION reassignment MICROSOFT
CORPORATION ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR …

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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 …

A method, apparatus and/or system related to relevant advertisement generation based on a
user operating a client device communicatively coupled with a networked media device are …