Patent ID: 6715145
Filing Date: 2004-03-30
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method for structuring batch activities for simplified reconfiguration, comprising the steps of:(a) preparing to perform a series of processing steps on input objects being streamed into a batch processing system; (b) encapsulating each of the processing steps within at least one of a plurality of filters; (c) receiving and processing the input objects in at least one of the plurality of filters; (d) delivering results from the plurality of filters incrementally during processing of the input objects for reducing latency and enabling parallel processing; (e) utilizing connectors for connecting at least two of the plurality of filters each having a processing step for creating a process, wherein one of the two filters is an input filter of the process and the other of the two filters is an output filter of the process; and (f) using connectors for connecting input and output filters of different processes for forming a scalable system.