Assigning tasks in a distributed system
US7996458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/5044
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided for assigning tasks in a distributed system. The method comprises indicating to one or more remote systems in the distributed system that a task is available for processing based on a list identifying the one or more remote systems. The method further comprises receiving at least one response from the one or more remote systems capable of performing the task based on the indication. The method comprises allowing at least one of the remote systems to perform the task based on the at least one received response.
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