Method and apparatus for the synchronization of distributed caches
US7546422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/082
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the synchronization of distributed caches. More particularly, the present invention to cache memory systems and more particularly to a hierarchical caching protocol suitable for use with distributed caches, including use within a caching input/output (I/O) hub.
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