초록 ▼

A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of "Smart Mirror" sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an a

A system and method for the optimized storage and retrieval of video data at distributed sites calls for the deployment of "Smart Mirror" sites throughout a network, each of which maintains a copy of certain data managed by the system. Every user is assigned to a specific delivery site based on an analysis of network performance with respect to each of the available delivery sites. Generalized network performance data is collected and stored to facilitate the selection of additional delivery sites and to ensure the preservation of improved performance in comparison to traditional networks.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for selecting a delivery site, located on a distributed computer network, from which to a. receive a file, the system comprising:a distributed computer network;at least one content provider connected to the network, wherein the content provider stores at least on

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A system for selecting a delivery site, located on a distributed computer network, from which to a. receive a file, the system comprising:a distributed computer network;at least one content provider connected to the network, wherein the content provider stores at least one file;a plurality of delivery sites connected to the network, wherein at least one of the delivery sites stores at least one copy of the same file;a user terminal connected to the network;a network traffic testing apparatus for selecting a preferred delivery site from all delivery sites connected to the network; anda downloading apparatus for downloading the file from the preferred delivery site to the user terminal.