Structured task hierarchy for a parallel runtime
US8250576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/481
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for a structured task hierarchy for a parallel runtime. The parallel execution runtime environment permits flexible spawning and attachment of tasks to one another to form a task hierarchy. Parent tasks can be prevented from completing until any attached child sub-tasks complete. Exceptions can be aggregated in an exception array such that any aggregated exceptions for a task are available when the task completes. A shield mode is provided to prevent tasks from attaching to another task as child tasks.
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