Processing capacity on demand

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2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Zand, Kambiz (Department: 2434)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

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ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for providing processing capacity on demand. According to the embodiments, a processor package has a plurality of processing elements. One or more of the processing elements may be made active in response to increased demand for processing capacity based on modifiable authorization information.

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