Concurrent Data Acquisition for Microblog Systems

The patent segments the data acquisition process into multiple parallel tasks, where each task acquires data for a specific user or data set. Instead of sequentially processing each data request one by one, the system divides the overall acquisition task into independent segments that can be executed concurrently, thereby reducing total acquisition time while maintaining data completeness through systematic coverage of all required data sets

The patent merges multiple data acquisition requests into a single batch operation. By combining multiple individual data acquisition tasks into one unified request that retrieves multiple data sets simultaneously, the system reduces the number of sequential operations required, thereby decreasing data acquisition time while ensuring all required data is retrieved in one coordinated action

The patent performs preliminary actions by pre-processing and validating data requests before sending them to the storage system. The system prepares multiple data acquisition requests in advance, organizes them into proper formats, and validates their correctness before execution. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the actual data retrieval occurs, it can be done accurately and efficiently in parallel, improving both data accuracy and response speed

The patent introduces an intermediary layer that manages and coordinates multiple data acquisition requests. This intermediary component receives, validates, and organizes multiple data requests, then distributes them for parallel processing while ensuring data accuracy through centralized control and coordination, effectively decoupling the complexity of multiple requests from the actual data retrieval operations