Method and system for management of locked objects in a computer

Details Method and system for management of locked objects in a computer Method and system for management of locked objects in a computer

1993-12-23

1996-06-11

Kriess, Kevin A.

395650, G06F 1314

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055265243

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for efficiently managing access to multiple objects which are stored within a distributed data processing system wherein access to those objects may be selectively locked by one of the users enrolled within the distributed data processing system. Each time access to an object within the distributed data processing system is attempted, the lock status of that object is determined. If access to the object is not locked, access is granted to the requesting user. However, if access to the object is currently locked, the identity of each requesting user is stored within a "camp-on" table within the distributed data processing system. Next, the lock status of the object is determined. This may be accomplished by detecting the release of an object by a user who has previously locked that object or by periodically checking the lock status of all objects. When the lock status changes, an audible or visual notification is automatically transmitted to each user who has requested access to that object, greatly enhancing the efficiency of access management to objects stored within a distributed data processing system.

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