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Netflix patents temporary address system for local server connections

Netflix describes a method where a local server gets a temporary web address from a relay module to connect with client devices. This temporary address is shared with clients, who use it to reach the relay, which then links their connection to the server. The system automatically deletes these temporary details once the connection ends.

Why it mattersThis filing outlines a specific technical approach for managing secure, short-lived connections between local servers and devices, which is standard practice for maintaining network stability and security.

In the filing’s own words

A method and system are disclosed for establishing communication between a local server computing device and one or more client computing devices through a relay module. The local server computing device establishes an initial server connection with the relay module and receives a temporary hostname. The temporary hostname is provided to a client computing device. The client computing device establishes a connection with the relay module using the temporary hostname. The relay module generates relay connection information linking the client connection to the initial server connection. A spliced connection is generated based on the relay connection information, thereby enabling bidirectional communication between the local server computing device and the client computing device. The temporary hostname and the relay connection information are invalidated upon termination of the initial server connection.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A computer-implemented method for establishing communication between a local server computing device and at least one client computing device, the method comprising: establishing an initial server connection with a relay module executing; receiving, from the relay module, a temporary hostname associated with the initial server connection; providing the temporary hostname to the at least one client computing device; receiving, from the relay module, relay connection information associated with a connection established between the at least one client computing device and the relay module using the temporary hostname; generating, based on the relay connection information, a spliced connection between the local server computing device and the at least one client computing device; and communicating with the at least one client computing device over the spliced connection.

Facts

Company
Netflix (NETFLIX, INC.)
Official title
TEMPORARY HOSTNAME RELAY FOR CLIENT-HOST CONNECTIVITY
Publication number
US20260291911A1
Application number
19421477
Filed
Dec 16, 2025
Published
Sep 24, 2026
Inventors
1
Claims
20

Classified under

H04L 61/4511 Electricity & electronicsH04L 61/3025 Electricity & electronicsH04L 63/166 Electricity & electronicsG06K 19/06037 Physics & computing
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