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Method and system for pinning a resource having an affinity to a user for resource allocation

US7340522B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2003
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/5016
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for resource allocation. Specifically, in one embodiment, a method begins by receiving a request for an interactive session from a user. The request also comprises a resource requirement profile. Then, the method continues by selecting a computing resource having an affinity to the user. The computing resource is selected from a plurality of computing resources that are available to the user. The selected computing resource is implemented to support the interactive session. Thereafter, the selected computing resource is assigned to the user for use in the interactive session.

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