Method and system for executing multiple tasks in a task set
US7310803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4881
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, system and computer readable storage medium for executing a set of tasks. The method includes selecting an incomplete task in the set and then either starting its execution (if it was not previously suspended) or resuming its execution (if it was previously suspended). An execution timer is also started. If the selected task completes before expiry of the execution timer, the selection process is reinitiated; otherwise, the selected task is suspended, and the selection process is reinitiated. In this way, processing of a lengthy or lower-priority task can be pre-empted by processing of a shorter or higher-priority task. The method may also involve recognizing that a new version of an existing task already in the task set has been added thereto. In such a case, the older version is removed from the task set even if it is not yet complete.
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