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Method and system for load balancing

US7984110B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/101
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method of load balancing in an upstream proxy. Information is received from a plurality of downstream proxies. A list of downstream proxies is maintained. Weights are assigned to each of the downstream proxies in the list, the weight based upon information received from the downstream proxies.

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