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Systems and methods for selecting a provider to service content requested by a client device

  • US 20040236857A1
  • Filed: 10/30/2003
  • Published: 11/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of servicing content for delivery to a client device, said method comprising:

  • identifying a type of service to be performed on an item of content, wherein said item of content is identified during a session involving said client device;

    using an estimate of resources associated with performing said service to select a provider from a plurality of providers capable of performing said service; and

    providing information for transferring said session to said provider, wherein said provider performs said service on said item of content upon being transferred said session.

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