SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK AND METHOD OF ARRANGING NODES FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DATA OVER A COMPUTER NETWORK

摘要

Described is a method for improving both the bandwidth efficiency and bit rate of data streams flowing through binary tree networks. In an embodiment, the invention provides a method for efficiently utilizing end-consumer computers possessing a variety of upstream bandwidth capabilities to deliver online streaming video in a distributed manner.