Method and apparatus for implementing a shared message queue using a list structure
US6862595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for implementing a shared message queue using a list structure. A put list is defined comprising a sequence of list entries, each of which corresponds to a message in the queue and has an associated list entry key. Each list entry key corresponding to an uncommitted message falls within an uncommitted key range defining an uncommitted portion of the put list, while each list entry key corresponding to a committed message falls within a committed key range defining a committed portion of the put list. To write a message to the queue, a list entry is added to the put list having a list entry key within the uncommitted key range.
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