System and method for performing work by one of plural threads using a lockable resource
US7797704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4843
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to at least one embodiment, a method comprises a first thread desiring to perform work using a resource. The first thread determines whether another thread holds a lock on the resource, and if another thread (“blocking thread”) holds a lock on the resource, the work is transferred to the blocking thread for performance of the work by the blocking thread using the resource.
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