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Hierarchical binding and lookup of addresses in inter-process communications systems

US8713198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2011
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/663
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems/methods of looking up an address of a target server include receiving a first lookup request at a first lookup server that manages a first database that contains data relating to a first plurality of servers. First metadata relating to the target server is retrieved from the first database, and a second lookup request including the first metadata is sent to a second lookup server that manages a second database that contains data relating to a second plurality of servers. The second plurality of servers is a subset of the first plurality of servers and includes the target server. Second metadata relating to the target server is retrieved from the second database, and a response based on the first and second metadata is transmitted to the client. Corresponding systems/methods of binding a server address to a lookup key are also disclosed.

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