Assigning tasks in a distributed system

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Winder, Patrice L (Department: 2452)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Distributed data processing

Client/server

C709S202000, C718S103000, C718S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07996458

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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