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System and method for intelligently allocating client requests to server centers

US8606942B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2009
Grant dateDec 10, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/14
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are described for intelligently allocating client requests to server centers provide real-time streaming interactive video. For example, one embodiment of a computer-implemented method comprises: strategically positioning a plurality of application server centers at different geographical locations; receiving a request from a client to execute an online application; determining the latency requirements based on the type of application requested by the client; and forwarding the client request to a particular application server center within the plurality based at least on the latency requirements of the requested application.

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