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Data compression utilization method and apparatus for computer main store

US5710909A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 1996
Grant dateJan 20, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/401
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data compression utilization method and apparatus are provided for a computer main store. An amount of unused memory in the computer system main store is dynamically calculated and compared with a plurality of predefined threshold values. One interrupt of a plurality of predefined interrupts is selectively generated responsive to the compared values. Then the usage of the computer system main store is adjusted responsive to the generated interrupt.

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