Mutual exclusion at the record level with priority inheritance for embedded systems using one semaphore
US7334229B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/523
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing mutual exclusion at a single data element level for use in embedded systems. Entries for tasks that are currently holding a resource are stored in a hold list. Entries for tasks that are not currently executing and are waiting to be freed are stored in a wait list. A single mutual exclusion semaphore flags any request to access a resource.
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