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Monitoring events and incrementing counters associated therewith absent taking an interrupt

US8489867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2012
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2201/88
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A monitoring facility that is operable in two modes allowing compatibility with prior existing monitoring facilities. In one mode, in response to encountering a monitored event, an interrupt is generated. In another mode, in response to encountering a monitored event, one or more associated counters are incremented without causing an interrupt.

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