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Method for determining idle processor load balancing in a multiple processors system

US6986140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2003
Grant dateJan 10, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/5088
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus and methods for periodic load balancing in a multiple run queue system are provided. The apparatus includes a controller, memory, initial load balancing device, idle load balancing device, periodic load balancing device, and starvation load balancing device. The apparatus performs initial load balancing, idle load balancing, periodic load balancing and starvation load balancing to ensure that the workloads for the processors of the system are optimally balanced.

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