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Caching mechanism to optimize a bidding process used to select resources and services

US7676419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2001
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2213/13396
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A caching mechanism is provided for use by a Bid Manager in a multi-agent resource allocation bidding system. The caching mechanism stores the most recent bids issued by one or more Bidders for a given bidding context. The cache is updated using a notification mechanism.

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