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Distributing information over a network

US8775512B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2007
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/632
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Distributing information over a network is disclosed. Nodes are grouped into regions. Preferred nodes are designated. A source of content to be delivered to a preferred node using a preferred algorithm is indicated to at least one preferred node. At least one common node is assigned the preferred node as a relay of information.

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