Using video viewing patterns to determine content placement

摘要

A method includes receiving demand information for a first segment of a media content item and receiving demand information for a second segment of the media content item. The method includes assigning the first segment to a first set of distribution nodes of a media content distribution system based at least partially on the demand information for the first segment and based at least partially on a first cost function and assigning the second segment to a second set of distribution nodes of the media content distribution system based at least partially on the demand information for the second segment and based at least partially on a second cost function. The media content distribution system includes a plurality of distribution nodes and each distribution node is configured to provide media content items to at least some of a plurality of endpoints.

主权项

1. A computer-implemented method, comprising:
determining a playing length of a media content item; separating the media content item into a first segment and a second segment in response to determining that the playing length is greater than a first threshold; receiving demand information for the first segment; receiving demand information for the second segment; assigning the first segment to a first set of distribution nodes of a media content distribution system based at least partially on the demand information for the first segment and based at least partially on a first cost function, wherein the media content distribution system provides media content on demand to a plurality of endpoints, wherein the media content distribution system includes a plurality of distribution nodes with each of the distribution nodes coupled to a subset of the endpoints, and wherein the first cost function accounts for a first plurality of constraints; and assigning the second segment to a second set of distribution nodes of the media content distribution system based at least partially on the demand information for the second segment and based at least partially on a second cost function, wherein the second set of distribution nodes includes a different number of distribution nodes than the first set of distribution nodes, wherein the first cost function is distinct from the second cost function, wherein the second cost function accounts for a second plurality of constrains, and wherein at least one constraint of the second plurality of constraints is distinct from the first plurality of constraints.