Distributing batches of items in a workflow
US7765549B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/5013
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and techniques for distributing items for processing include receiving a request for a batch of items to be processed and determining whether a number of available items exceeds a first predetermined threshold. A batch of the available items is sent in response to the request if the number of available items exceeds the first predetermined threshold. However, if the number of available items does not exceed the first predetermined threshold, a determination is made as to whether a time period associated with the available items exceeds a second predetermined threshold. If so, a batch of the available items is sent.
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