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Method and apparatus for optimizing memory use in network caching

US6826599B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2000
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L69/329
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques for handling objects in a network cache are described. A cost function value is calculated for each of a plurality of data objects. The cost function value relates to at least one metric relating to a total time required to download a corresponding one of the plurality of data objects. Each of the plurality of data objects are handled by the network cache according to its cost function value.

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