Monitoring events and incrementing counters associated therewith absent taking an interrupt
US8572357B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 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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