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Topology aware content delivery network

US8504641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2008
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of assigning a server to a client system includes determining an ingress point of the client system and identifying possible egress points for the client system. The method further includes selecting the server from a plurality of servers to reduce network cost and delivery time.

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