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Shared client-side web caching using globally addressable memory

US6026474A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1997
Grant dateFeb 15, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shared client-side Web cache is provided by implementing a file system shared between nodes. Each browser application stores cached data in files stored in a globally addressable data store. Since the file system is a shared one, the client-side Web caches are also shared.

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