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Synchronization using agent-based semaphores

US8321869B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2009
Grant dateNov 27, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 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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