Batch processing of jobs on multiprocessors based on estimated job processing time

摘要

A system for processing a batch of jobs is provided. The system comprises a plurality of processing elements that are characterized in that each processing element is configured to sequentially process jobs with an estimated process time within a respective allotted range of values. The jobs may comprise packets of data within a data processing system. The system is particularly useful for processing data corresponding to translated text in a text translation system.