Method using two different programs to determine state of a network node to eliminate message response delays in system processing
US7120693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/40
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The determination of node and/or adapter liveness in a distributed network data processing system is carried out via one messaging protocol that can be assisted by a second messaging protocol which is significantly less susceptible to delay, especially memory blocking delays encountered by daemons running on other nodes. The switching of protocols is accompanied by controlled grace periods for needed responses. This messaging protocol flexibility is also adapted for use as a mechanism for controlling the deliberate activities of node addition (birth) and node deletion (death).
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