Systems, methods, and computer program products for service processing

Abstract

A system for determining availability of services on a network includes at least one memory operable to store information indicating the availability of services and nodes on the network; and a processor coupled to the memory. An unavailable node is detected on the network. One or more services corresponding to the unavailable node are identified. One or more unavailable services from the one or more services corresponding to the unavailable node are detected, based on the unavailability of the node. The information indicating the availability of the unavailable services and nodes is updated on the at least one memory. The one or more unavailable services include services performed by the unavailable node and services performed by nodes associated with the unavailable node.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 61 / 918,210 and 61 / 918,216, filed Dec. 19, 2013, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]The present invention relates to service processing, and more particularly to systems, methods, and computer program products for managing service requests in accordance with the availability of services, processes, and components.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]In the field of service processing on a network, it is common to execute services (and / or processes which comprise the services) by utilizing multiple different nodes (e.g. systems or entities) on the network. For example, in a mobile commerce environment, one system might be responsible for managing security in communications, whereas another system might be responsible for generating content such as offers. By using multiple nodes across the network, each providing different servic...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a system for queuing up tasks and determining if they can be performed by available nodes on a network. If there are not enough nodes available, the task is placed on a timeline and is only assigned when the necessary nodes are available. This system helps to efficiently handle processing tasks and avoids delays.

Problems solved by technology

Nevertheless, due to planned or unplanned circumstances, service interruptions may occur on the network.

For example, a node on the network may become unavailable for a period of time due to a planned outage or a malfunction.

Accordingly, one technical challenge involves maintaining reliable processing in the event of a service interruption.

Thus, another technical challenge involves providing a more robust consideration of the context of “unavailability” on a network.

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