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Selecting an instance of a resource using network routability information

US11184462B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2018
Grant dateNov 23, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/568
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A client computer requests a resource from an ISP/OSP. The ISP/OSP maintains multiple instances of the resource. In deciding to which instance of the resource to route the client computer, a resource selection server takes network routability information into account. Geographic proximity, resource utilization, network utilization, and/or maintenance of peering agreements may also be taken into account in selecting the instance of the resource.

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