Handling HTTP-based service requests Via IP ports
US9118682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/1027
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer implemented method handles service requests for HTTP-based services via IP ports that are located on HTTP servers. These HTTP servers are logically coupled to a port sharing mechanism that handles service requests from clients, and each of the multiple HTTP servers provides the same HTTP-based service. A request for the HTTP-based service is sent to an IP port in a first HTTP server. However, this IP port has a current number of active IP connections that exceeds a soft cap. Nonetheless, this IP port is directed to accept and execute the request, and then to terminate its connection with the client. Any subsequent request for this same HTTP-based service is directed to another of the multiple HTTP servers.
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