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US 2010/0146107 A1Published application
Bandwidth Measurement
AssigneeSeven Networks, LLC
InventorTrevor Fiatal
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Abstract
Methods for testing network bandwidth availability in a non-intrusive manner. By implementing occasional, base-line bandwidth testing, a more accurate indication of actual transfer rate results. When an application dependent upon network bandwidth is first executed, a series of file transfers takes place utilizing a series of different sized pieces of content.
Claims4
A method for measuring bandwidth, the method comprising:
- requesting a series of files for delivery to a client device, wherein the size of the series of file is known and the request takes place without user intervention;
- measuring the time for the series of files to be received from a server at the client device;
- calculating actual bandwidth availability based on the size of the series of files divided by the time to receive the series of files at the client device;
- requesting a piece of content, wherein the request for the piece of content is made from the client device and accompanied by information concerning actual bandwidth availability;
- and
- receiving the piece of content from a server hosting the content.
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