Synchronization using agent-based semaphores
US8321869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/52
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present specification describes techniques and apparatus that enable synchronization using agent-based semaphores. In one or more implementations, a semaphore is used for a first agent to notify a second agent that the first agent has completed a particular task of a set of tasks and has completed using a shared resource for the particular task.
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