公开(公告)号：WO2002061543A2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：PCT/US2002/002863

申请日：2002-02-01

Applicant: CROWE, James, Q. ,  RUSHMEIER, Russell, A. ,  REYNOLDS, Mark ,  ALVAREZ, Jose ,  DAS, Indraneel ,  KOSTER, Paul ,  LOTOSKY, Lorraine

Inventor： CROWE, James, Q. ,  RUSHMEIER, Russell, A. ,  REYNOLDS, Mark ,  ALVAREZ, Jose ,  DAS, Indraneel ,  KOSTER, Paul ,  LOTOSKY, Lorraine

IPC: G06F

CPC classification number: G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q20/108 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q40/00

Abstract: A method and computer program product are presented for selecting and arranging an appropriate combination of network components, or elements, in a communications network. The selection of network components is done in a manner that maximizes the net present value of cash flow resulting from the provision of communications services between nodes of the network. The method comprises the steps of receiving information that constrains network design and price establishment, and then using the constraint information to select a combination of network components for each link in the communications network. According to the invention, the selection of network components is performed for each of several successive time periods, effectively planning the evolution of the network. The selections are made so that the network components satisfy demand over time while maximizing the net present value of the cash flow that results from the provision of communications services.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种方法和计算机程序产品，用于在通信网络中选择和布置网络组件或元件的适当组合。 网络组件的选择以使网络节点之间提供通信服务产生的现金流的净现值最大化的方式完成。 该方法包括以下步骤：接收限制网络设计和价格建立的信息，然后使用约束信息来选择通信网络中每个链路的网络组件的组合。 根据本发明，对于几个连续的时间段中的每一个执行网络组件的选择，有效规划网络的演进。 进行选择，使得网络组件随时间满足需求，同时最大化由提供通信服务导致的现金流的净现值。

公开(公告)号：WO2012103515A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：PCT/US2012/023023

申请日：2012-01-27

Applicant: LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC ,  CROWE, James Q. ,  WATERS, Jack ,  DUGAN, Andrew ,  NEWTON, Christopher ,  LIPSTONE, Laurence ,  BROOKMAN, Ken ,  LAWRENCE, Joseph ,  SWART, Andrew ,  FULLAGAR, David ,  PAUL, Kevin

Inventor： CROWE, James Q. ,  WATERS, Jack ,  DUGAN, Andrew ,  NEWTON, Christopher ,  LIPSTONE, Laurence ,  BROOKMAN, Ken ,  LAWRENCE, Joseph ,  SWART, Andrew ,  FULLAGAR, David ,  PAUL, Kevin

IPC: G01R31/08 ,  H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H04L67/2847 ,  H04L61/1511 ,  H04L67/02 ,  H04L67/2842 ,  H04L67/2885

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 本文的实施例包括用于通过本地网络向客户端设备递送资源的方法和系统。 示例性系统包括可代表多个内容提供商缓存资源的多个高速缓存设备，以及通信地位于接入网络和客户端设备之间的本地高速缓存设备，其中接入网络可通信地位于多个缓存之间 设备和本地缓存设备。 本地高速缓存设备可操作以从多个高速缓存设备中的至少一个缓存设备检索所请求的资源，通过本地网络将所请求的资源传送到客户端设备，并存储所请求的资源以供其他客户端设备的将来请求。