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Generation and delivery of signals in a two-level, multithreaded system

US5991790A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1996
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/542
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for properly delivering an signals in a computer system. A first module is called which waits for a signal to be generated. Upon a signal being generated, the first module is notified of the signal's generation. The first module then directs the signal to a second module, and causes the signal to be delivered to the second module.

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