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Method and apparatus for the synchronization of distributed caches

US8046539B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 2009
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/082
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for the synchronization of distributed caches. More particularly, the present invention to cache memory systems and more particularly to a hierarchical caching protocol suitable for use with distributed caches, including use within a caching input/output (I/O) hub.

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