Patent ID: 6185598
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
A method of processing resource requests in a computer network, the method comprising,(i) by a client:(A) making a request for a particular resource from an origin server, the request including a resource identifier for the particular resource;(ii) by a reflector:(B) intercepting the request from the client to the origin server;(C) selecting a repeater to process the request, wherein the repeater is selected based on a predicted cost or speed of transmission between the repeater and the client;(D) providing to the client a modified resource identifier designating the repeater;(iii) by the client:(E) receiving the modified resource identifier from the reflector; and(F) making a request for the particular resource from the repeater designated in the modified resource identifier;(iv) by the repeater:(G) receiving the request from the client; and(H) returning the requested resource to the client.