公开(公告)号：US08284758B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US11825893

申请日：2007-07-10

申请人： Pritam Shah ,  Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel ,  Dana Blair

发明人： Pritam Shah ,  Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel ,  Dana Blair

IPC分类号： H04L12/28

CPC分类号： H04L45/02 ,  H04L45/128

摘要： In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device information on paths to a destination node, determining a number of common nodes or links between at least two of the paths, calculating a path diversity index based on the number of common nodes or links, and selecting a route to the destination node based on the path diversity index. An apparatus for calculating path diversity index for use in route selection is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括在网络设备处接收关于到目的地节点的路径的信息，确定至少两条路径之间的公共节点或链路的数量，基于公共节点或链路的数量来计算路径分集索引 ，并且基于路径分集索引来选择到目的地节点的路由。 还公开了一种用于计算路径选择中使用的路径分集索引的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090016331A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US11825893

申请日：2007-07-10

申请人： Pritam Shah ,  Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel ,  Dana Blair

发明人： Pritam Shah ,  Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel ,  Dana Blair

IPC分类号： H04L12/66

CPC分类号： H04L45/02 ,  H04L45/128

摘要： In one embodiment, a method includes receiving at a network device information on paths to a destination node, determining a number of common nodes or links between at least two of the paths, calculating a path diversity index based on the number of common nodes or links, and selecting a route to the destination node based on the path diversity index. An apparatus for calculating path diversity index for use in route selection is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，一种方法包括在网络设备处接收关于到目的地节点的路径的信息，确定至少两条路径之间的公共节点或链路的数量，基于公共节点或链路的数量来计算路径分集索引 ，并且基于路径分集索引来选择到目的地节点的路由。 还公开了一种用于计算路径选择中使用的路径分集索引的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20070100776A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11336584

申请日：2006-01-20

申请人： Pritam Shah ,  Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel

发明人： Pritam Shah ,  Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： H04L12/14 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  H04L12/145 ,  H04L12/1485

摘要： A technique performs route optimization of services provided by one or more service providers (SPs) for communication links that are combined in a computer network. According to the novel technique, performance characteristics and statistics (“link data”) for two or more combined links are merged to form link data for a single “virtual combined link.” Route optimization techniques (e.g., priority-based route optimization) may then be applied to one or more virtual combined links based on the combined link data, in addition to link data for zero or more conventional single links (physical or virtual). Illustratively, a route optimization technique may be used in accordance with the present invention to efficiently and accurately minimize costs associated with services provided by a plurality of SPs, wherein each SP charges for utilization of its service based on a tiered pricing structure. The tiered pricing structure comprises one or more tiers, wherein each tier correlates to an amount of service provided by the SP and an associated cost.

摘要翻译： 一种技术对由一个或多个服务提供商（SP）提供的用于组合在计算机网络中的通信链路的服务的路由优化。 根据新技术，将两个或多个组合链路的性能特征和统计（“链路数据”）合并形成单个“虚拟组合链路”的链路数据。 除了零个或多个传统单链路（物理或虚拟）的链路数据之外，路由优化技术（例如，基于优先级的路由优化）可以基于组合的链路数据被应用于一个或多个虚拟组合链路。 说明性地，根据本发明可以使用路由优化技术来有效和准确地最小化与由多个SP提供的服务相关联的成本，其中每个SP基于分层定价结构收费以利用其服务。 分层定价结构包括一个或多个层，其中每个层与由SP提供的服务量和相关联的成本相关。

公开(公告)号：US20080015914A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11777807

申请日：2007-07-13

申请人： Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel

发明人： Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel

IPC分类号： G06F17/00

CPC分类号： H04L12/1485 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/145 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/41 ,  H04M15/49 ,  H04M15/80

摘要： In one embodiment, a plurality of connections couple to a plurality of service providers (SPs) that each provide services at a cost. The cost of the services of each SP is determined according to a tiered pricing structure that includes one or more tiers. Each tier correlates a particular amount of data transferred with the SP to a particular cost. A data collector collects measurement data that indicates an amount of data transferred with each SP. A processor selects a target tier in the tiered pricing structure of each SP based on the measurement data. The processor also generates a momentary target utilization rate (MTUR) for each SP based on the target tier for the SP and the measurement data. The processor then distributes utilization of services among the SPs based on the MTUR and tiered pricing structure of each SP to minimize the cost of the services provided by the SPs.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，多个连接耦合到多个服务提供商（SP），每个服务提供商（SP）以成本提供服务。 每个SP的服务成本根据包含一个或多个层级的分层定价结构确定。 每个层将特定数量的数据传输到SP与特定成本相关联。 数据收集器收集指示每个SP传输的数据量的测量数据。 处理器基于测量数据选择每个SP的分层定价结构中的目标层。 处理器还基于SP的目标层和测量数据生成针对每个SP的瞬时目标利用率（MTUR）。 然后处理器根据每个SP的MTUR和分层定价结构在SP之间分配服务的利用率，以最小化SP提供的服务的成本。

公开(公告)号：US20050027548A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10631682

申请日：2003-07-31

申请人： Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel

发明人： Philip Jacobs ,  Rahul Patel

IPC分类号： H04L12/14 ,  G06F17/60

CPC分类号： H04L12/1485 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/145 ,  H04M15/00 ,  H04M15/41 ,  H04M15/49 ,  H04M15/80

摘要： A technique for efficiently and accurately minimizing costs associated with services provided by a plurality of service providers (SPs) that bill for their services based on a tiered cost structure. Target tiers are generated based on the utilization of the SPs' services and the SPs' cost structures. Utilization of the SPs' services is monitored. A momentary target utilization rate (MTUR) is generated for each SP based on the cumulated utilization of the SP's service and the SP's target tier. Utilization of the SPs' services is distributed based on the generated MTURs in a manner that minimizes cost. If the utilization of the SPs' services indicates the MTURs have been exceeded, new target tiers and MTURs are generated and utilization of the SPs' services is redistributed among the SPs in a manner that minimizes cost.

摘要翻译： 一种用于有效和准确地最小化由多个服务提供商（SP）提供的服务相关联的成本的技术，其基于分层成本结构对其服务进行计费。 目标层是基于SPs服务和SP的成本结构的利用而产生的。 对SPs服务的利用进行监控。 基于SP的服务和SP的目标层的累积利用率，为每个SP生成瞬时目标利用率（MTUR）。 基于生成的MTUR以最小化成本的方式来分发SP的服务的利用。 如果SP服务的使用表明已经超出了MTUR，则会生成新的目标层和MTUR，并以最小化成本的方式在SP之间重新分配SP的业务的使用。

公开(公告)号：US20050010810A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10911784

申请日：2004-08-04

申请人： Paul Broyles ,  Rahul Patel ,  Mark Piwonka

发明人： Paul Broyles ,  Rahul Patel ,  Mark Piwonka

IPC分类号： G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC分类号： G06F21/88

摘要： An “ownership tag” in a special area of memory of a computer system identifies an owner of the computer system by displaying the ownership tag during initialization of the computer system. The ownership tag may be presented during the installation and execution of the Basic Input Output System. (BIOS) preferably during Power on Self Test (POST) process. An administrator may access the ownership tag by interrupting the process by pressing the an appropriate key, which transitions the computer to an administrator set up mode. An administrator able to enter the administrator password may then alter the contents of the protected memory, changing the ownership tag. The ownership tag is preferably stored in a region of memory not accessible to a typical user, but accessible to an administrator aware of the administrator password. The ownership tag is stored in a flash memory, which is very difficult to remove from the system board, or to modify without administrator-level security access. This makes it superior to conventional storage mechanisms such as RTC RPM, hard disk, etc. since these are easily modifiable and/or easily removable.

摘要翻译： 计算机系统的特殊存储区域中的“所有权标签”通过在计算机系统的初始化期间显示所有权标签来识别计算机系统的所有者。 所有权标签可能在安装和执行基本输入输出系统时显示。 （BIOS）优选在上电自检（POST）过程中。 管理员可以通过按下适当的键来中断进程来访问所有权标签，该键将计算机转换到管理员设置模式。 然后，能够输入管理员密码的管理员可以改变受保护内存的内容，更改所有权标签。 所有权标签优选地存储在典型用户不可访问的存储器区域中，但是管理员可以访问管理员密码。 所有权标签存储在闪存中，这很难从系统板中删除，或者在没有管理员级别的安全访问的情况下进行修改。 这使得它比传统的存储机制如RTC RPM，硬盘等优越，因为它们易于修改和/或容易地移除。

公开(公告)号：US20150365312A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14496274

申请日：2014-09-25

申请人： Suraj Pasuparthy ,  Rahul Patel ,  Sanjay Sreenath

发明人： Suraj Pasuparthy ,  Rahul Patel ,  Sanjay Sreenath

IPC分类号： H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04L43/08 ,  H04L43/0858 ,  H04L43/10

摘要： According to one aspect, a method includes monitoring traffic between a first network element and a second network element, and determining when no packets have been sent from the first network element towards the second network element within a predetermined amount of time. When it is determined that no packets have been sent from the first network element towards the second network element within the predetermined amount of time, the method includes sending at least one smart probe packet from the first network element to the second network element

摘要翻译： 根据一个方面，一种方法包括监视第一网络元件和第二网络元件之间的流量，以及在预定时间量内确定何时没有分组已经从第一网络元件朝向第二网络元件发送。 当确定在预定时间量内没有从第一网络元件向第二网络元件发送分组时，该方法包括将至少一个智能探测分组从第一网络元件发送到第二网络元件

公开(公告)号：US20130251772A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13992273

申请日：2010-12-07

申请人： Suman Kumar Chopra ,  Rahul Patel

发明人： Suman Kumar Chopra ,  Rahul Patel

IPC分类号： A61K8/25 ,  A61Q11/00

CPC分类号： A61K8/25 ,  A61K8/044 ,  A61K2800/412 ,  A61Q11/00 ,  C01B33/24 ,  C01P2004/61 ,  C01P2004/62 ,  C01P2006/12

摘要： An oral care composition includes an effective amount of calcium silicate particles. The calcium silicate particles have an average diameter of less than about 5 microns, such that they can occlude dentinal tubules of the teeth. An oral care method includes applying the composition to an oral cavity of a subject to reduce or inhibit hypersensitivity of the teeth and to achieve other benefits.

摘要翻译： 口腔护理组合物包含有效量的硅酸钙颗粒。 硅酸钙颗粒的平均直径小于约5微米，使得它们可以堵塞牙齿的牙质小管。 口腔护理方法包括将组合物施用于受试者的口腔以减少或抑制牙齿的超敏反应并实现其它益处。

公开(公告)号：US09755926B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14496274

申请日：2014-09-25

申请人： Suraj Pasuparthy ,  Rahul Patel ,  Sanjay Sreenath

发明人： Suraj Pasuparthy ,  Rahul Patel ,  Sanjay Sreenath

IPC分类号： G06F15/173 ,  H04L12/26

CPC分类号： H04L43/08 ,  H04L43/0858 ,  H04L43/10

摘要： According to one aspect, a method includes monitoring traffic between a first network element and a second network element, and determining when no packets have been sent from the first network element towards the second network element within a predetermined amount of time. When it is determined that no packets have been sent from the first network element towards the second network element within the predetermined amount of time, the method includes sending at least one smart probe packet from the first network element to the second network element.

公开(公告)号：US20140348760A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14366975

申请日：2011-12-21

申请人： Suman Chopra ,  Lin Fei ,  Rahul Patel

发明人： Suman Chopra ,  Lin Fei ,  Rahul Patel

IPC分类号： A61K8/25 ,  A61Q11/00 ,  A61K8/81

摘要： Described herein are oral care compositions comprising (i) a magnesium alkali metal silicate complex clay, and (ii) an orally acceptable anionic polymer, in a dentifrice base, which compositions are useful for alleviating dental sensitivity. Also provided for, are methods of making and using the compositions described herein.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了口腔护理组合物，其包含（i）镁碱金属硅酸盐复合粘土和（ii）口腔可接受的阴离子聚合物，其在洁齿剂基质中，该组合物可用于减轻牙齿敏感性。 还提供了制备和使用本文所述组合物的方法。