METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DYNAMIC CONTENT OFFLOADING

摘要

Methods and apparatuses for dynamic content offloading are provided. For example, a method includes sending, by a client device, a request for one or more data files and receiving a redirection message redirecting the client device to receive the one or more data files through a broadcast channel if offloading is available for the one or more data files. As another example, a method a method includes configuring a client device to utilize offloading and dynamically redirecting the client device to a broadcast channel to receive a transmission of one or more data files in response to (i) receiving a request from the client device for the one or more data files, (ii) determining that offloading to the broadcast channel is appropriate for the one or more data files, and (iii) determining that the client device is configured to utilize offloading.

主权项

1. A client device configured to utilize offloading, the client device comprising:
at least one processing device configured to send a request for one or more data files; and at least one interface configured to receive a redirection message redirecting the client device to receive the one or more data files through a broadcast channel if offloading is available for the one or more data files.