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System and method for distributing streaming content through cooperative networking

  • US 20040143672A1
  • Filed: 01/07/2003
  • Published: 07/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for a network server to perform steps for distributing streaming media content to a plurality of clients over a network, comprising:

  • forming multiple distinct distribution trees, each distribution tree having the server as its root and clients as its nodes;

    dividing the streaming media content into multiple sub-streams, each sub-stream corresponding to one of the distribution trees; and

    transmitting the sub-streams down the respective distribution trees.

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