Methods and apparatus for redirecting requests for content
US8224986B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/35
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention is directed to techniques in a computer, for processing a content request. In one arrangement a content engine receives a content request from a client, generates a result based on the content request, the result including one of a content-providing value and a redirection value in response to the content request, and selectively provides, to the client, one of (i) content when the result includes the content-providing value, and (ii) a redirection message when the result includes the redirection value, the redirection message including an extended domain name having a client identifier which identifies the client.The result can be used by a content router or content engine in deciding whether to provide content or a redirection. The decision to selectively provide can be based on client proximity to the content engines, past redirections, content size and type, content engine capacity, content availability and other factors.
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