Searching content in distributed computing networks
US8645416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99946
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A distributed search system includes a central server having an index of data, wherein the index of data is also available on a plurality of computing devices in a distributed computing network, the plurality of computing devices being distinct from the central server, each the computing device having a cache in which the computing device automatically stores data generated during the course of the computing device's access to another computing network distinct from the distributed computing network.
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