Patent ID: 6338074
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A method of distributing an object in a computer environment comprising a plurality of interconnected computer networks, wherein the object is to be sent from a local network to a remote network, the method comprising:providing each computer network with a queue for storing objects destined for the remote network; circulating a load balancing work object to each one of the networks in the plurality of interconnected computer networks such that the load balancing work object visits each of the networks at least once; when the load balancing work object visits the local network, examining the queue on the local network and selectively embarking into the load balancing work object information relating to work objects stored in the queue that are destined for the remote network; and, when the load balancing work object visits the remote network, selectively debarking from the load balancing work object information relating to the work objects destined for the remote network.