Method and system for selecting a host in a communications network
US7617274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/5093
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of selecting a host for a client in a client-server network, such as the Internet. The method includes initiating a plurality of responses, such as domain name system (DNS) responses, in a race to the local server and/or client. The method determines the most suitable host or server based on its shortest latency with the client.
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