Method, device and computer program product for receiving shared data and non-shared data via wireless network

Abstract

Various arrangements for cooperative data transport are presented. These arrangements may include a first mobile device configured to receive, via a first wireless network, a first set of shared data. The first set of shared data may be shared among a plurality of mobile devices using a second wireless network. The first mobile device may also receive, via the first wireless network, a first set of private data, wherein the first set of private data is intended for the first mobile device. The first set of private data may not be shared among the plurality of mobile devices.

Description

Background technique [0001] Networks such as wireless cellular networks do not offer unlimited bandwidth. Running applications that use communications with remote computers over a network may slow down or fail to function correctly due to limited available network bandwidth. Additionally, a cost is associated with the data sent over the network. In some cases, the lower the amount of data sent over the network, the lower the cost to the user. Reducing the amount of data exchanged over the network can make applications run faster, be more efficient, and / or save users money. Contents of the invention [0002] Systems, methods, apparatus, apparatus and computer program products for collaborative data transfer are described. An example of a mobile device configured for cooperative data transfer includes a processor configured to analyze a first set of shared data. The first set of shared data may be received via a first wireless network using a first communication technique....

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Problems solved by technology

Running applications that use communications with remote computers over the network may slow down or may not function correctly due to limited available network bandwidth

Additionally, a cost is associated with the data sent over the network

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