Method for memory heap and buddy system management for service aware networks
US6757802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99956
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system for allocating memory comprises a central processing unit (CPU) for controlling said system, a local memory for said CPU, means for allocating a plurality of memory blocks to tasks executed on said CPU, and block headers for said memory blocks. The block header further comprises a free block header comprising addresses of free memory blocks designated by the free block header, and further comprising an allocated block header including addresses of allocated memory blocks designated by said allocated block header.
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