DISTRIBUTED ADVERTISEMENT INSERTION IN CONTENT-CENTRIC NETWORKS

摘要

One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates delivery of advertisements over a network. The system includes an affiliate node. During operation, the affiliate node receives a content piece from a content provider. The content piece includes a placeholder link associated with a predetermined advertising slot. The affiliate node modifies the content piece by replacing the placeholder link with an advertisement or a link thereto. Subsequently, the affiliate node receives a request for the content piece from a client, and delivers the modified content piece to the client.

主权项

1. A computer-executable method for facilitating delivery of advertisements over a network, comprising:
receiving, at an affiliate node, a content piece from a content provider, wherein the content piece includes a placeholder link associated with a predetermined advertising slot; modifying the content piece by replacing the placeholder link with an advertisement or a link thereto; receiving a request for the content piece from a client; and delivering the modified content piece to the client.