Source assignment based on network partitioning
US9246965B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/47202
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Directing a video player to a video source is disclosed. An indication that a client requires video streaming instructions is received. A past download performance for a plurality of clients that or correlated to the client requiring video streaming instructions is determined. At least one of: a content source, and a bitrate, is selected, based at least in part on the determined past download performance of the plurality of correlated clients. The client is provided with instructions based at least in part on the selection.
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