Queued locks using monitor-memory wait
US7328293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2027 |
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- 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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