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Method and apparatus for managing device reservation

US7587530B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2003
Grant dateSep 8, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0682
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed for managing device reservation. In one embodiment, upon receiving a device command from a first host, a device targeted by the device command is reserved for the first host and a reservation time period for expiration of the reservation status is set.

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