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System and method for synchronizing threads using shared memory having different buffer portions for local and remote cores in a multi-processor system

US8832712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2010
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/522
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of processing threads is provided. The method includes receiving a first thread that accesses a memory resource in a current state, holding the first thread, and releasing the first thread based responsive to a final thread that accesses the memory resource in the current state has been received.

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