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Method of checkpointing and restarting processes which share open file

US7363288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2004
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99953
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of checkpointing and restarting processes that share a file that is open begins with a step of assigning a priority to one of the processes that share the file. This identifies a priority process. The method concludes with a step of reopening the file when restoring the priority process.

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