Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system for modifying a channel binding in order to relay packets between a relay client and a peer in a peer-to-peer (P2P) communication event across a network. A relay server receives a request to bind a channel in order to relay the packets for the communication event. The relay server creates requirements for a communication path. The relay server sends the requirements to a Software Defined Networking (SDN) controller. The SDN controller in turn creates and installs flows and flow tables in SDN switches to relay the packets across the network for the communication event.

Abstract: Techniques to provide persistent uniform resource locators (URLs) for client applications acting as web services are described herein. In one or more implementations, the techniques utilize standard protocols and libraries (e.g., standard HTTP) without relying upon custom/propriety plug-ins. An intermediary server functions as a tunnel service is configured to provide functionality for handling communications between endpoints on behalf of client applications. Additionally, the tunnel service provides a mechanism to generate and assign persistent URLs (or comparable addresses) to client applications. Entities seeking to interact with the client applications use corresponding URLs to direct requests via the tunnel service and down to the appropriate client application.

Abstract: Techniques to provide persistent uniform resource locators (URLs) for client applications acting as web services are described herein. In one or more implementations, the techniques utilize standard protocols and libraries (e.g., standard HTTP) without relying upon custom/propriety plug-ins. An intermediary server functions as a tunnel service is configured to provide functionality for handling communications between endpoints on behalf of client applications. Additionally, the tunnel service provides a mechanism to generate and assign persistent URLs (or comparable addresses) to client applications. Entities seeking to interact with the client applications use corresponding URLs to direct requests via the tunnel service and down to the appropriate client application.

Abstract: A method of pairing a first device with a second device is disclosed. Accordingly, an image that includes encoded data is generated. The encoded data includes a unique identifier for identifying the first device and an arbitrary security code. The first device displays the image on a display. The second device captures the image using an image sensing device. The encoded data is decoded to generate a decoded data. The second device sends the decoded data to a server that is communicatively connected to the first device and the second device. Upon receiving the decoded data and using the unique identifier, the server communicates with the first device to verify the arbitrary security code.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system for modifying a channel binding in order to relay packets between a relay client and a peer in a peer-to-peer (P2P) communication event across a network. A relay server receives a request to bind a channel in order to relay the packets for the communication event. The relay server creates requirements for a communication path. The relay server sends the requirements to a Software Defined Networking (SDN) controller. The SDN controller in turn creates and installs flows and flow tables in SDN switches to relay the packets across the network for the communication event.

Abstract: Various embodiments enable web clients to provide web services. In one or more embodiments, web clients are configured to act as servers and can be used for, among other purposes, to and from calling of web services supported by the web client. Such uses can include, by way of example and not limitation, pushing messages to and from the web client. The various techniques can utilize standard protocols and libraries and without the need for any custom code or custom plug-ins.

Abstract: A method of pairing a first device with a second device is disclosed. Accordingly, an image that includes encoded data is generated. The encoded data includes a unique identifier for identifying the first device and an arbitrary security code. The first device displays the image on a display. The second device captures the image using an image sensing device. The encoded data is decoded to generate a decoded data. The second device sends the decoded data to a server that is communicatively connected to the first device and the second device. Upon receiving the decoded data and using the unique identifier, the server communicates with the first device to verify the arbitrary security code.

Abstract: A method of associating a first device with a second device is disclosed. The first device through its speaker broadcasts a request for association using an audio signal. The broadcasted audio signal is received by the second device through its microphone. The first and second devices then cooperatively verifies a security code and upon a successful verification of the security code, the first and the second devices are enabled to communicate with each other.