Status Transfer Within a Group of Computing Entities

摘要

A system and method for designating and administering authority in a trusted environment is provided. In some embodiments, a determination is made that a transfer of the authority to a second computing entity is warranted. The second computing entity is opportunistically contacted, and during the opportunistic contact, the authority is passed from the first computing entity to the second computing entity. The passing of the authority from the first computing entity to the second computing entity tasks the second computing entity with updating members of the group of the passing of the authority. The passing of authority may include providing an outstanding group update to the second computing entity and may also include tasking the second computing entity with completing the outstanding group update.

主权项

1. A method for transferring status within a group of computing entities, the method comprising:
at a first computing entity having an authority, determining that a transfer of the authority to a second computing entity is warranted; opportunistically contacting the second computing entity; and during the opportunistic contact, passing the authority from the first computing entity to the second computing entity, wherein the passing of the authority from the first computing entity to the second computing entity tasks the second computing entity with updating members of the group of the passing of the authority.