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System and method for sharing global data within distributed computing systems

US7162476B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2003
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99932
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for sharing data within a distributed computing system having a plurality of nodes, wherein each node includes a processor and memory. An application is distributed across two or more nodes, including a first node, wherein distributing the application includes creating application processes, associating the application processes with a group and distributing the application processes to the first and second nodes. A data object is established in memory on the first node, wherein defining a data object includes allocating memory for the data object. A name is assigned to the data object and the name is mapped to a data object handle. Data within the data object is accessed through references to the data object handle.

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