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Managing linear multimedia content delivery
US9154331B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9154331-B2 |
| Application number | US-50702709-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Publication date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
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Users are assigned to virtual groups. Virtual groups are associated with server assets. Achieving load-balancing during the delivery of linear multimedia content, for example, may be achieved through reassigning users to different virtual groups. Server assets can include server clusters that are assigned to the virtual groups. New hardware can be added to server assets without having to directly associate users to the new hardware.
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What is claimed is: 1. A multimedia load management method, comprising: grouping server assets including a first server asset into virtual groups including a first virtual group and a second virtual group, wherein the first server asset is assigned to the first virtual group and to the second virtual group; assigning a client device to the first virtual group; monitoring loading of the virtual groups; and responsive to receiving a request for a linear multimedia program from…
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Electricity · mapped topic
Electricity · mapped topic
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Electricity · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9154331B2 cover?
- Users are assigned to virtual groups. Virtual groups are associated with server assets. Achieving load-balancing during the delivery of linear multimedia content, for example, may be achieved through reassigning users to different virtual groups. Server assets can include server clusters that are assigned to the virtual groups. New hardware can be added to server assets without having to direct…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Piepenbrink David J, Chow Lee M, Sofos James T, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04L12/4679. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 06 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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