Method and apparatus for computing within a wide area network
First Claim
1. A cluster computer system comprising:
- a plurality of network accessible computers, each including a central processing unit and non-volatile memory, where each of said network accessible computers is coupled to a TCP/IP protocol network, where said network accessible computers implement host computer programs which permit the network accessible computers to operate as host computers for client computers connected to said network, where said host computers implement browser programs which permit browsing on a TCP/IP protocol network, whereby input devices of said client computers can be used to generate inputs to said host computers by sending signals over said TCP/IP protocol network, and such that image information generated by said host computers can be viewed by said client computers; and
a cluster administration computer coupled to said plurality of network accessible computers to monitor the operation of said network accessible computers.
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Abstract
A cluster computer system including multiple network accessible computers that are each coupled to a network. The network accessible computers implement host computer programs which permits the network accessible computers to operate as host computers for client computers also connected to the network, such that input devices of the client computers can be used to generate inputs to the host computers, and such that image information generated by the host computers can be viewed by the client computers. The system also includes a cluster administration computer coupled to the multiple network accessible computers to monitor the operation of the network accessible computers. A method for providing access to host computers by client computers over a computer network includes receiving a request for a host computer coupled to a computer network from a client computer coupled to the computer network, wherein the relationship of the host computer to the client computer is to be such that after the client computer becomes associated with a host computer, an input device of the client computer can be used to generate inputs to the host computer, and such that image information generated by the host computer can be viewed by the client computer. Next, a suitable host computer for the client computer is determined, and the client computer is informed of the network address of the suitable host computer.
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33 Claims
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1. A cluster computer system comprising:
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a plurality of network accessible computers, each including a central processing unit and non-volatile memory, where each of said network accessible computers is coupled to a TCP/IP protocol network, where said network accessible computers implement host computer programs which permit the network accessible computers to operate as host computers for client computers connected to said network, where said host computers implement browser programs which permit browsing on a TCP/IP protocol network, whereby input devices of said client computers can be used to generate inputs to said host computers by sending signals over said TCP/IP protocol network, and such that image information generated by said host computers can be viewed by said client computers; and
a cluster administration computer coupled to said plurality of network accessible computers to monitor the operation of said network accessible computers. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 21)
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22. A method for host computer monitoring comprising:
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providing a server coupled to a TCP/IP protocol network;
receiving a request over said TCP/IP protocol network at said server from a host computer coupled to said TCP/IP protocol network for a posting of said host computer for eavesdropping;
receiving a request over said TCP/IP protocol network at said server from a client computer coupled to said TCP/IP protocol network to eavesdrop on said host computer after it has been posted; and
facilitating by said server the eavesdropping of said host computer by said client computer over said TCP/IP protocol network. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A method for collaboration over a network comprising:
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providing a server coupled to a TCP/IP protocol network;
receiving a request over said TCP/IP protocol network at said server from a host computer coupled to said TCP/IP protocol network for a posting of said host computer for collaboration;
receiving a request over said TCP/IP protocol network at said server from a client computer coupled to said TCP/IP protocol network to collaborate with said host computer; and
facilitating by said server the collaboration of said host computer and said client computer over said TCP/IP protocol network. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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