Patent ID: 6604122
Filing Date: 2003-08-05
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for performing a data processing request using distributed supporting processes, comprising:providing the data processing request to a control process; in response to the data processing request, the control process outputting control process information which includes a first indicator; processing at a first supporting process the control process information to perform a first part of the data processing request and then outputting first supporting process information which includes the first indicator and a second indicator; processing at a second supporting process the first supporting process information to perform a second part of the data processing request; and receiving at the control process, information output from supporting processes and determining using the first and second indicators if processing in accordance with the data processing request is completed, wherein the first supporting process forwards the information to plural supporting processes, one of which is the second supporting process, and each of the plural processes also receives an indicator corresponding to the control process.