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Dynamically selection of most efficient transmission medium and route from a client browser

  • US 7,039,709 B1
  • Filed: 05/31/2000
  • Issued: 05/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/31/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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