Meta content distribution network
US7664864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G5/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for responding to a request for a file, comprising receiving a request for a file at a selection server for the selection server to select one of a plurality of content distribution networks based upon predetermined selection criteria, the request by a client system to a file server, the selection server, file server client system, and content distribution networks all connected to an Internet; and responding to the request by providing the file from the selected content distribution network to the client system.
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