Controlling subscriber information rates in a content delivery network
US7945693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/10015
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of content providers provide multiple resources to multiple clients. At least some of the resources are to be served to clients from a shared content delivery network (CDN) formed by a plurality of repeater servers. Each content provider provides at least some resources via one or more content sources associated with that content provider. Transmission data rates from the CDN on behalf of some of the content providers are monitored. Based at least in part on the monitored data rates, requests for resources are directed to a source other than the CDN. Redirection of requests may be based on a pricing policy.
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