System and method for acquiring data from a cache in a distributed network
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1. A computer implemented process for acquiring data from a cache in a distributed network of computers, the computer implemented process comprising:
- receiving a query for the data;
sending the query to a remote server in the distributed network;
receiving a reply from the remote server indicating that the data is in a cache coupled to the remote server;
requesting a copy of the data from the remote server;
receiving the copy of the data from the remote server; and
storing the data in a local memory.
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Abstract
The On-Demand Cache Acquisition Tool, or “OCAT,” is a computer implemented system and process for acquiring data from a cache in a distributed network of computers, comprising: receiving a query for the data; sending the query to a remote server in the distributed network; receiving a reply from the remote server indicating that the data is in a cache coupled to the remote server; requesting a copy of the data from the remote server; receiving the copy of the data from the remote server; and storing the data in a local memory.
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1. A computer implemented process for acquiring data from a cache in a distributed network of computers, the computer implemented process comprising:
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receiving a query for the data;
sending the query to a remote server in the distributed network;
receiving a reply from the remote server indicating that the data is in a cache coupled to the remote server;
requesting a copy of the data from the remote server;
receiving the copy of the data from the remote server; and
storing the data in a local memory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A computer implemented process for providing data from a cache in a distributed network of computers, the computer implemented process comprising:
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receiving a query for the data from a remote server in the distributed network;
determining if the data is in a local cache;
replying to the remote server if the data is in the local cache;
receiving a request for a copy of the data; and
sending the copy of the data to the remote server. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A computer program product comprising a computer useable medium having a computer readable program, wherein the computer readable program when executed on a computer causes the computer to perform a process for acquiring data from a cache in a distributed network of computers, the process comprising:
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receiving a query for the data;
sending the query to a remote server in the distributed network;
receiving a reply from the remote server indicating that the data is in a cache coupled to the remote server;
requesting a copy of the data from the remote server;
receiving the copy of the data from the remote server; and
storing the data in a local memory. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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