Edgio. has been granted a patent for a method that enhances content delivery networks (CDNs) by providing unified routing and caching logic for web applications. The system analyzes application code to configure multiple caches, ensuring efficient data handling through a centralized definition of routing and caching logic. GlobalData’s report on Edgio gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Edgio, File server virtualization was a key innovation area identified from patents. Edgio's grant share as of July 2024 was 67%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Unified routing and caching for cdn applications

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Edgio Inc

The granted patent US12069318B2 outlines a method for configuring caches within a web application that operates in conjunction with a content delivery network (CDN). The method involves analyzing the web application’s code to identify applicable caches and the specific routing and caching logic relevant to each cache. This includes various types of caches such as browser caches, service worker caches, and CDN caches. The process entails triggering the configuration of each identified cache by sending the corresponding subset of routing and caching logic, ensuring that the caches are optimized for performance and efficiency.

Additionally, the patent describes mechanisms for managing cache policies and versions of the web application. It allows for the binding of cache policies to specific versions of the application code, ensuring that the policies execute in tandem with the correct application version. The method also supports the pre-fetching of dynamic web pages and API data from edge servers, enhancing the responsiveness of the web application. Furthermore, it includes provisions for local execution of the application code and caching logic on client devices when the CDN is unavailable, thereby improving accessibility and user experience. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to cache management in web applications utilizing CDNs.

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