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Near-perfect, fixed-time searching algorithm using hashing, LRU and cam-based caching

US7039764B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 2002
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/9014
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and a search engine are described. A unique key is received. A hash is searched for a match to the unique key. Concurrently with searching the hash, a cache is searched for the match to the unique key. And information regarding the unique key is obtained.

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