This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Inktomi Corporation, Yahoo! Inc.. Active years: 2006-2007.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006-2007
Title: Innovations by Jonathan C. Crane
Introduction
Jonathan C. Crane is an accomplished inventor based in Hanover, NH (US). He holds two patents that showcase his expertise in network services and content distribution. His work has significantly contributed to the field of distributed network management.
Latest Patents
One of Jonathan's latest patents is focused on the cooperative management of distributed network caches. The techniques described in this patent employ a cooperative organization of network service providers to enhance distributed network services. The network service providers involved represent various perspectives within the overall Internet content distribution network. This includes network owners, telecommunications carriers, network access providers, hosting providers, and distribution network owners. The patent outlines methods for managing content caches by receiving control signals that specify actions related to cached content distributed across the Internet. These control signals are forwarded to caching locations to implement the specified actions, allowing content publishers to refresh their content regardless of its cached location. Additionally, the patent includes aspects of managing content caches by receiving activity records that contain statistics related to requests for cached content. These statistics are segregated according to the content publisher, enabling them to monitor requests for their content, regardless of where it is cached on the network.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Jonathan has worked with notable companies such as Inktomi Corporation and Yahoo! Inc. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop innovative solutions in the realm of network services.
Collaborations
Jonathan has collaborated with several professionals in his field, including Joseph J. Bai and Robert Carney. Their combined expertise has contributed to advancements in network management and content distribution.
Conclusion
Jonathan C. Crane's contributions to the field of distributed network management through his patents and collaborations highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to improving network services. His work continues to influence the way content is managed and distributed across the Internet.

