Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Computer-to-computer data routing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-04
2008-10-28
Eng, David Y (Department: 2155)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Computer-to-computer data routing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07444426
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for selecting a resource from a plurality of potential resources in order to provide a service in response to a service request. The method comprises the following steps. Aging services are determined by estimating which of the resources are likely to become available. One of the aging services is disconnected from its resource. The resource is then used for providing the service in the service request. In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, an oldest service is determined. The oldest service is defined as the service that is most likely to be disconnected from its resource. The oldest service is disconnected from its resource, which is then used for providing the service in the service request.
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Jenkins Tim
Patel Sejal
Ciena Corporation
Eng David Y
Merek & Blackmon & Voorhees, LLC
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