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Thread boundaries comprising functionalities for an event by a single thread and tasks associated with the thread boundaries configured in a defined relationship

US8356305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2006
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2209/506
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Each of a plurality of thread boundaries comprises functionality to be performed for a given event by a single thread. A plurality of queues through which events may be routed may be coupled to the thread boundaries. A plurality of tasks may be configured in a defined relationship, each task being associated with a thread boundary and comprising a unit of code for performing a specific function. Resources may be allocated to thread boundaries based on queue depth.

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