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Data channel resource optimization for devices in a network

  • US 20040001459A1
  • Filed: 06/28/2002
  • Published: 01/01/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/28/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for communication between computer devices on a computer network, comprising:

  • one or more computer devices that each selectively opens and closes a communication channel to the computer network;

    each device including a plurality of device resources that selectively utilize the communication channel to communicate with other devices across the network; and

    wherein upon a device selectively opening a communication channel to the network, the device optimally delaying the closing of a communication channel after cessation of usage thereof by a device resource and selectively allowing other device resources to utilize the open channel prior to closure of the channel.

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