CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK WITH DEEP CACHING INFRASTRUCTURE

摘要

Embodiments herein include methods and systems for use in delivering resources to a client device over a local network. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of caching devices operable to cache resources on behalf of a plurality of content providers, and a local caching device communicatively situated between an access network and the client device, wherein the access network is communicably situated between the plurality of caching devices and the local caching device. The local caching device is operable to retrieve a requested resource from at least one of the plurality of caching devices, deliver the requested resource to the client device over the local network, and store the requested resource for future requests by other client devices.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a redirection server; and a plurality of caching devices situated within a wireless network, wherein the redirection server is operable to receive a request for a resource originating from a wireless client device connected to the wireless network, wherein the redirection server is further operable to select at least one of the plurality of caching devices to deliver the requested resource to the wireless client device based on at least one of:
whether a caching device has the requested resource;proximity of the caching device to the wireless client device; andwireless network conditions; wherein the selected at least one caching device is operable to initiate delivery of the requested resource to the wireless client device from within the wireless network.