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Timer service computer program components

US8046731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2006
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/544
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for a timer service for program components. An embodiment of a method includes receiving a request for a timer for a program component. The method further includes establishing the timer for the program component, where the program component timer is implemented as a shared session. A timeout is received for the generated program component timer, and the timeout is resolved for the program component.

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