Method for grouping peers in a peer-to-peer network

The peer-to-peer network grouping process optimizes segment exchanges by selecting topologically close peers, reducing energy consumption and network equipment usage, addressing the high power consumption issue in existing peer-to-peer networks.

WO2026124984A1 Publication Date: 2026-06-18QUANTEEC
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Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
QUANTEEC
Filing Date
2025-11-25
Publication Date
2026-06-18

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⚠Technical Problem

Peer-to-peer networks consume significant energy due to the exchange of multimedia stream segments, as existing processes often require segments to pass through multiple network devices, leading to high power consumption.

⚗Method used

A peer-to-peer network grouping process that involves a server receiving a grouping request from a peer, searching for a candidate group that meets proximity and segment availability conditions, and commanding the peer to connect with peers in the selected group to exchange segments, using topological data to reduce energy consumption.

🎯Benefits of technology

The process reduces energy consumption by optimizing segment exchanges between topologically close peers, minimizing the need for network equipment outside local networks, resulting in energy savings.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a method for grouping peers, comprising the following steps carried out by a server: receiving (200) a grouping request transmitted by a requesting peer; searching (202) a plurality of previously constituted peer groups of the peer-to-peer network for at least one candidate group that fulfils the following conditions: the candidate group comprises at least one peer having a segment of a multimedia stream that is included within a temporal neighbourhood of a subsequent segment and comprises at least one peer fulfilling a condition of proximity with the requesting peer; if at least one candidate group was found during the search, adding (208) the peer to a selected group, the selected group being a candidate group that was found during the search; and commanding (210) that the requesting peer is sent data that enables the requesting peer to establish connections with the other peers belonging to the selected group.
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