A pledge-based resource allocation system is provided in a client/server environment. In this system, resources, such as database objects, are allocated to clients for a limited time period. Allocating resources to clients for a limited time period ensures that a client cannot allocate a resource for...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6598079?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6598079 - Pledge-based resource allocation system
