Network caching using resource redirection
US7080158B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/568
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A caching technique uses an interceptor situated between the client and the destination server to redirect client requests to a cache server. Specifically, the client transmits a request message that includes a reference to the intended destination server. The interceptor receives the client request and, based on the intended destination server, selects an appropriate cache server to handle the request. The interceptor then sends a response to the client including references to the cache server and to the intended destination server. Upon receiving the response, the client contacts the cache server directly using the reference included in the response.
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