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Trusted index structure in a network environment

US8190566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2011
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/168
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses of a trusted index structure in a network environment. In one embodiment, a data processing system includes a master device and at least one slave device to communicate with each other through a network; and a master lock status of a shared storage device to determine the master device.

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