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System and method for integrated overload control and message distribution

  • US 5,754,786 A
  • Filed: 09/13/1996
  • Issued: 05/19/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling overload and distributing messages among message processors in a system, said system having a plurality of message processors and at least one distribution node for receiving messages and distributing said messages to said message processors, wherein different ones of said messages occupy respective ones of said message processors for different durations, said method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a virtual message processor in addition to said plurality of message processors, whereby messages arriving at said virtual message processor are denied processing by said system;

    monitoring operation of said system to determine a respective level of activity for each of said message processors and for said system;

    calculating from said respective levels of activity a desired distribution of messages among said message processors and said virtual message processor; and

    distributing messages from said distribution node to said message processors and said virtual message processor in accordance with said calculated desired distribution.

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