Dynamically selection of most efficient transmission medium and route from a client browser
First Claim
1. A method for providing a client with a connection to a network, said method comprising the steps of:
- selecting at the client a connection type from among a plurality of connection types including a plurality of independent servers, a plurality of connection media for connection to at least one of said plurality of independent servers, and a server and medium combination; and
in response to a receipt of a connection request, dynamically connecting said client to a selected server of said network based on a determination of an effective route for completing said connection request, given said selected connection type.
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Abstract
A method, system and program product for utilization within a client that provides an optimal connection between the client and a network. The method, system and program product provides a graphical user interface for receiving user selection and connection requests and a connection utility for connecting the client system with a selected server of the network. The selected server and connection route is dynamically selected from a plurality of servers in response to the receipt of a connection request, based on a determination of a best route for completing the connection request. The client is provided with multiple connection media and the determination of the best route includes a selection of the connection medium to utilize for the connection. Also, a table of connection information is stored within the client and utilized in evaluating which connection route is optimal.
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29 Claims
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1. A method for providing a client with a connection to a network, said method comprising the steps of:
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selecting at the client a connection type from among a plurality of connection types including a plurality of independent servers, a plurality of connection media for connection to at least one of said plurality of independent servers, and a server and medium combination; and in response to a receipt of a connection request, dynamically connecting said client to a selected server of said network based on a determination of an effective route for completing said connection request, given said selected connection type. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer program product for utilization within a client for connecting to servers of a network, said program product comprising:
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a computer readable medium; and program code on said computer readable medium, which provides; an interface for receiving user input and connection requests; and a connection utility for dynamically connecting said client to one of said servers in response to a connection request, wherein said one of said servers is selected based on a determination of an effective route for completing said connection request. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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13. A system for providing a client with a connection to a network, said system comprising:
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means for selecting at the client a connection type from a plurality of connection types including a plurality of independent servers, a plurality of connection media for connection to at least one of said plurality of independent servers, and a server and medium combination; and in response to a receipt of a connection request, means for dynamically connecting said client to a selected server of said network based on a determination of an effective route for completing said connection request, given said selected connection type. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A computer program product for providing a client with a connection to a network, said program product comprising:
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a computer readable medium; program instructions stored on said computer readable medium for; enabling client selection of a connection type from a plurality of connection types including a plurality of independent servers, a plurality of connection media for connection to at least one of said plurality of independent servers, and a server and medium combination; and in response to a receipt of a connection request, dynamically connecting said client to a selected server of said network based on a determination of an effective route for completing said connection request, given said selected connection type. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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