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Controlling Subscriber information rates in a content delivery network

  • US 20080104268A1
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Published: 05/01/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for delivering resources to clients in a framework in which a plurality of repeater servers form a shared content delivery network (CDN) operable to serve resources to clients on behalf of a plurality of content providers, the method comprising:

  • determining a data traffic rate for at least one particular content provider of said plurality of content providers;

    based at least in part on said determined traffic rate, selectively causing requests for resources of that particular content provider to be directed to a source other than said CDN.

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