System and method for intelligently allocating client requests to server centers
US8606942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2030 |
Classification
- 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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