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System for batch scheduling of travel-related transactions and batch tasks distribution by partitioning batch tasks among processing resources
Assignee: Sabre Inc
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Filing: 1996-06-14
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Granted: 1998-06-09
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Expires: 2016-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A data management method and architecture that enables users to integrate central reservation system communications with local accounting and reporting functions. More particularly, the present invention comprises a batch scheduling function that automatically executes predetermined batch tasks and distributes the executable load efficiently among available processing resources. The invention provides significant improvements in environments which require access to mass data storage systems such as the central information repositories used in the travel industry.
Inventors
- 👤 Tony J. Brice
- 👤 Richard J. Drexel, III
- 👤 Curtis A. Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:37
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q10/00; G06Q10/02; G06Q10/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A system for batch processing of travel-related reservation data comprising: a centralized reservation system; a plurality of processing resources communicably linked to the centralized reservation system and configured to perform a plurality of back-office functions; a batch task scheduling function interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for scheduling batch tasks; and a batch task distribution function coupled to the batch task scheduling function and interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for partitioning the batch tasks among said plurality of processing resources.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
83 words
A system for batch processing of travel-related reservation data comprising: a centralized reservation system; a plurality of processing resources communicably linked to the centralized reservation system and configured to perform a plurality of back-office functions; a batch task scheduling function interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for scheduling batch tasks; and a batch task distribution function coupled to the batch task scheduling function and interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for partitioning the batch tasks among said plurality of processing resources.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system recited in claim 1 further comprising a client server platform communicably linked to the centralized reservation system and providing a communication link between the centralized reservation system and a plurality of end users.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
100 words
A system for scheduling batch tasks which control the processing of travel transactions, comprising: a client server platform; a local area network coupled to the client server platform; a plurality of processing resources coupled to the local area network and providing a plurality of back-office system transactions applications; a batch task scheduling function controllably interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for scheduling the generation of reports; and a batch task distribution function coupled to the batch task scheduling function and controllably interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for partitioning the batch tasks among said plurality of processing resources.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
100 words
A system for scheduling batch tasks which control the processing of travel transactions, comprising: a client server platform; a local area network coupled to the client server platform; a plurality of processing resources coupled to the local area network and providing a plurality of back-office system transactions applications; a batch task scheduling function controllably interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for scheduling the generation of reports; and a batch task distribution function coupled to the batch task scheduling function and controllably interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for partitioning the batch tasks among said plurality of processing resources.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of scheduling the batch processing of travel-related reservations with back office applications of the travel providers local processing resources, comprising: initiating a communications link with a central reservation system having a mass data base containing a plurality of travelrelated reservation data; requesting travel-related reservation data from the central reservation system via the communications link; using the local processing resources to process the data received from the central reservation system; scheduling a batch task to process the data; and distributing the batch task among the local processing resources for processing at a predetermined time.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of scheduling the batch processing of travel-related reservations with back office applications of the travel providers local processing resources, comprising: initiating a communications link with a central reservation system having a mass data base containing a plurality of travelrelated reservation data; requesting travel-related reservation data from the central reservation system via the communications link; using the local processing resources to process the data received from the central reservation system; scheduling a batch task to process the data; and distributing the batch task among the local processing resources for processing at a predetermined time.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
106 words
A system for processing travel reservation transactions on a batch driven basis comprising: a centralized reservation system containing airline reservation information; and a plurality of processing resources communicably linked to the centralized reservation system and containing a plurality of back-office applications wherein at least one of the back office application comprises: a batch scheduling function interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for scheduling periodic processing of reservation transaction data; and a batch task distribution function coupled to said batch scheduling function and interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for partitioning the periodic processing of said reservation transaction data among said plurality of processing resources.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
106 words
A system for processing travel reservation transactions on a batch driven basis comprising: a centralized reservation system containing airline reservation information; and a plurality of processing resources communicably linked to the centralized reservation system and containing a plurality of back-office applications wherein at least one of the back office application comprises: a batch scheduling function interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for scheduling periodic processing of reservation transaction data; and a batch task distribution function coupled to said batch scheduling function and interfaced to the plurality of processing resources for partitioning the periodic processing of said reservation transaction data among said plurality of processing resources.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system recited in claim 1 further comprising a printing means coupled to at least one of the plurality of processing resources for generating reports.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
114 words
A system for scheduling batch tasks that control the processing of travel-related transactions comprising: a client server platform; a local area network coupled to the client server platform; a plurality of processing resources coupled to said local area network and providing a plurality of back-office transaction applications; a batch scheduling function interfaced to said plurality of processing resources for scheduling the processing of the travel-related transactions using batch tasks; and a batch task distribution function coupled to said batch scheduling function and interfaced to said plurality of processing resources for partitioning said batch tasks among said plurality of processing resources, said batch tasks causing the processing of said travel-related transactions at some predetermined time.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
114 words
A system for scheduling batch tasks that control the processing of travel-related transactions comprising: a client server platform; a local area network coupled to the client server platform; a plurality of processing resources coupled to said local area network and providing a plurality of back-office transaction applications; a batch scheduling function interfaced to said plurality of processing resources for scheduling the processing of the travel-related transactions using batch tasks; and a batch task distribution function coupled to said batch scheduling function and interfaced to said plurality of processing resources for partitioning said batch tasks among said plurality of processing resources, said batch tasks causing the processing of said travel-related transactions at some predetermined time.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system according to claim 3 further comprising a printing means coupled to at least one of said plurality of processing resources for generating reports.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 4 further comprising the step of printing reports from the processed travel-related reservation data.
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