Domain name cache control system generating series of varying nonce-bearing domain names based on a function of time
US7958261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/30
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Domain name caching is controlled by adding a nonce to a domain name to force propagation of lookup to an authoritative server or service. Desired caching behavior is dictated by controlling when a new and unique nonce-bearing name is created. For example, caching can be completely eliminated by generating a new nonce-bearing name for every request. While a nonce can simply correspond to a random or pseudo random value, it can also be time based. Furthermore, nonces can be phase or time shifted to limit authoritative server load as well as improve response time.
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