Inter-process messaging using multiple client-server pairs
US7734681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/162
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of virtual circuits, each including at least two network nodes, may be established over a single network connection for inter-process messaging. The network connection may be opened asynchronously via a non-blocking open. A virtual circuit including three or more nodes may be implemented in a star formation or a relay formation. Messages may be sent as unicast or broadcast messages. An additional virtual circuit may be opened for the purpose of transmitting status information regarding the network connection between the networked computer systems.
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