System And Method For Optimizing Distribution Of Media Files

Abstract

There is disclosed a media file distribution system and method. An asset management and delivery system and method for the distribution of digital files and data is provided. There are two major functions, with sub-functions within each. The system first serves as a fully automated management system for a company involved in video/file distribution, such as in video on demand (VOD) or other digital file industries. The system can ingest, prepare, schedule, transmit, track and report on any aspect of the business chain. Secondly, it also serves as a product for both content providers and recipients to be able to view, manage and run their entire content offering remotely from anywhere through the Internet.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for optimizing distribution of a media file to a plurality of recipient sites, comprising:
 checking the receive status of a first recipient site, thereby producing a first status check result;   checking the receive status of a second recipient site, thereby producing a second status check result; and   based on the first check result and the second check result, applying a rules engine to determine a priority for distribution to the first recipient site respective of the second recipient site;   distributing the media file to the first recipient site and the second recipient site according to the determined priority.