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Temporally relevant data placement

US7761666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2006
Grant dateJul 20, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0862
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for placement of temporary relevant data are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprising one or more memories through which a producer provides data for access by a consumer in a memory-based producer-consumer relationship, and an agent to monitor access by the producer and consumer to the one or more memories and to direct placement of produced data into at least one of the one or more memories that is closer to the consumer, wherein placement occurs at a time determined by the agent.

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