SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A PARTICULAR NUMBER OF DISTRIBUTIONS OF MEDIA CONTENT THROUGH A PLURALITY OF DISTRIBUTION NODES

摘要

The invention relates to systems and methods of providing a particular number of distributions of media content through a plurality of distribution nodes, which individually distribute the media content to users and/or other distribution nodes. The system may provide the media content and an allocation of the media content to a distribution node. The allocation may specify whether the distribution node may distribute the media content (e.g., a binary indication) or a number of times that the distribution node may distribute the media content during a time interval. By keeping track of allocations to and distributions by various distribution nodes, the system may adjust allocations and distributions to ensure adherence to the limit. For instance, the system may turn off distribution by some distribution nodes while allowing distribution by others. The system may also or instead reduce allocations or time intervals during which the various distribution nodes may distribute the media content.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method of providing a limited distribution of media content that is distributed across a plurality of distribution nodes, the plurality of distribution nodes including a first distribution node and a second distribution node, the method being implemented by a computer having one or more physical processors programmed with computer program instructions that when executed perform the method, the method comprising:
providing, by the computer, the media content to the first distribution node, wherein the media content is associated with an aggregate limit to a number of times that the media content is to be distributed by the plurality of distribution nodes; determining, by the computer, a first block that indicates a first number of times that the first distribution node is allowed to distribute the media content; providing, by the computer, the first block to the first distribution node; determining, by the computer, a remaining number of times that the media content may be distributed based on the aggregate limit and the first block; providing, by the computer, the media content to the second distribution node; determining, by the computer, a second block that indicates a second number of times that the second distribution node is allowed to distribute the media content; providing, by the computer, the second block to the second distribution node; and updating, by the computer, the remaining number based on the second block; providing, by the first distribution node, the media content to a third distribution node; providing, by the first distribution node, an indication to the third distribution node that the third distribution node may distribute the media content a number of times that is less than or equal to the first number; determining, by the first distribution node, a confidence index that is indicative of a probability that the first block will not be exhausted; determining, by the first distribution node, a particular time interval during which the third distribution node is allowed unlimited distribution of the media content without contacting the first distribution node; and providing an indication of the particular time interval to the third distribution node.