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Entity self-clustering and host-entity communication such as via shared memory

US6993566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2001
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/505
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The self-clustering of entities within a system is disclosed. The system can also include a host. Each entity self-discovers all the other entities, such that the entities are aggregated as a cluster. The host communicates with the cluster of entities, where the entities are self-clustered or otherwise, such as through a memory shared by all the entities. The host therefore need not be aware which of the entities performs a given function.

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