EP0147574A2
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Resource sharing method between workstations
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1984-11-06
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2004-11-06
Abstract
Abstract The method of the invention allows a workstation to utilize the resources of another workstation without requiring the presence of an operator on the second workstation. These resources can include memory and processor cycles, and 0 devices including disk, diskette, printer, and communications ports. When an operator is present at the second workstations, resources in excess of those required at the second workstation can also be used by a first workstation. Messages are displayed on the display of the second workstation warning that resources there are being utilized to prevent inadvertent powering off of the second workstation. In addition, jobs may be automatically started at the second workstation when the workstation is powered on, without requiring any additional action or logging on by the operator.
Inventors
- 👤 Martha Ann Hoflich
- 👤 Jack Edward Olson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:52
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/52; G06F15/00; G06F15/16; G06F15/161
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
Method allowing an operator at a first workstation to cause the utilization of one or more resources of a second workstation in a system comprising a plurality of workstations capable of communications therebetween, characterized by the steps of : determining at said first workstation a specification of resources said second workstation which may be utilized by said first workstation; and displaying at said second workstation, upon the utilization of the resources of said second workstation by said first workstation, an indication of the utilization of said resources.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
Method allowing an operator at a first workstation to cause the utilization of one or more resources of a second workstation in a system comprising a plurality of workstations capable of communications therebetween, characterized by the steps of : determining at said first workstation a specification of resources said second workstation which may be utilized by said first workstation; and displaying at said second workstation, upon the utilization of the resources of said second workstation by said first workstation, an indication of the utilization of said resources.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Method according to Claim 1 further comprising the step of : displaying an indication at said second workstation upon the logging on of an operator at said second workstation, that said operator is logged onto said -second workstation, in addition to said indication of the utilization of said resources of said second workstation by said first workstation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
Method according to Claim 2 further comprising the step of : displaying an indication at said second workstation, in the event of required operator service for one of said resources of said second workstation being utilized- by said first workstation, and in the event that an operator is logged on at said second workstation, of said required operator service.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
Method according to Claim 3 further comprising the step of : displaying an indication at a workstation other than said second workstation, in the event of required operator service for one of said resources of said second workstation being utilized by said first workstation, and in the event that an operator is not logged on at said second workstation, of said required operator service.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
60 words
Method according to Claim 4 further comprising the step of : displaying an indication at said first workstation, .in the event of required operator service for one of said resources of said second workstation being utilized by said first workstation, and in the event that an operator is not logged on at said second workstation, of said required operator service.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
Method according to Claim 2 further comprising the step of : displaying, at a workstation according to said specification of resources and according to whether or not an operator is logged on at said second workstation, a message indicating required operator service for one of said resources at said second workstation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
Method according to Claim 6 further comprising the step of : determining, in the event of an operator logging off said second workstation, if said one or more resources of said second workstation are being utilized by said first workstation; and displaying an indication at said second workstation that the workstation should be maintained in an on state because of utilization of said one or more resources-of said second workstation by said first workstation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
Method according to Claim 7 further comprising the step of : displaying at said second workstation, in the event that an operator at said second workstation attempts a soft power down at said workstation while said one or more resources of said second workstation are being utilized by said first workstation, an indication asking the operator if the power down process should continue; and continuing the power down process upon an affirmative response by said operator at said second workstation.
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