Apple Inc.
Edge caching shared devices

Abstract:

Disclosed are systems, methods, devices and non-transitory, computer-readable storage mediums for edge caching shared devices. In some implementations, a method comprises: receiving, by a client device on a local area network (LAN), a request for data transfer from a user of the client device; determining, by the client device, if one of a plurality of edge cache servers on the LAN has established server affinity with the user; if an edge cache server has established server affinity with the user, initiating, by the client device, data transfer between the client device and the edge cache server; and if no edge cache server on the LAN has established server affinity with the user, establishing, by the client device, server affinity between the user and one of the plurality of edge cache servers.