Content Distribution Based on a Value Metric

Abstract

Embodiments of methods, systems and apparatuses for distributing content over a communication network based on a value metric, are disclosed. One method includes managing, by at least one content distribution server, a plurality of content. The method further includes assisting preloading of at least a portion of a content to a storage element as directed by a service provider, wherein the content is selected from the plurality of content based on a value metric, wherein the value metric includes a cost parameter, and wherein the storage element is coupled to the at least one content distribution server over the communication network.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A method of distributing content over a communication network, comprising:
 managing, by at least one content distribution server, a plurality of content; and   assisting preloading of at least a portion of a content to a storage element as directed by a service provider, wherein the content is selected from the plurality of content based on a value metric, wherein the value metric comprises a cost parameter, and wherein the storage element is coupled to the at least one content distribution server over the communication network.