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Queued locks using monitor-memory wait

US7213093B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2003
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/3851
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and system are provided for monitoring locks using monitor-memory wait. According to one embodiment, a node associated with a contended lock is monitored; and a processor seeking the contended lock is put to sleep until a monitor event occurs.

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