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Transparent user mode scheduling on traditional threading systems

US8473964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2008
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/1626
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments for performing cooperative user mode scheduling between user mode schedulable (UMS) threads and primary threads are disclosed. In accordance with one embodiment, an asynchronous procedure call (APC) is received on a kernel portion of a user mode schedulable (UMS) thread. The status of the UMS thread as it is being processed in a multi-processor environment is determined. Based on the determined status, the APC is processed on the UMS thread.

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