Caching mechanism to optimize a bidding process used to select resources and services
US7676419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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