Architecture for a read/write thread lock

Details Architecture for a read/write thread lock Architecture for a read/write thread lock

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Cao, Chun (Department: 2115)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: virtual mac

Task management or control

Process scheduling

C718S102000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09468469

ABSTRACT:
An architecture for a read/write thread lock is provided for use in a computing environment where several sets of computer instructions, or “threads,” can execute concurrently. The disclosed thread lock allows concurrently-executing threads to share access to a resource, such as a data object. The thread lock allows a plurality of threads to read from a resource at the same time, while providing a thread exclusive access to the resource when that thread is writing to the resource. The thread lock uses critical sections to suspend execution of other threads when one thread needs exclusive access to the resource. Additionally, a technique is provided whereby the invention can be deployed as constructors and destructors in a programming language, such as C++, where constructors and destructors are available. When the invention is deployed in such a manner, it is possible for a programmer to issue an instruction to lock a resource, without having to issue a corresponding unlock instruction.

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