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Method of resource allocation using an access control mechanism

US7530068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2003
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5011
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for efficiently managing limited resources is a given computer system. The system utilizes a token manager that assigns tokens to groups of associated requestors. The tokens are then utilized by the requesters to occupy the given resource. The allocation of these tokens, thus, prevents such problems as denial of service due to a lack of available resources.

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