Lock mechanism for shared resources in a data processing system

Details Lock mechanism for shared resources in a data processing system Lock mechanism for shared resources in a data processing system

1998-06-30

1999-11-16

Sheikh, Ayaz R.

Electrical computers and digital data processing systems: input/

Intrasystem connection

Bus access regulation

710108, 710109, 710 36, 711147, G06F 1336

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059875500

ABSTRACT:
A shared resource lock mechanism is provided which enables processors in a multi-processor system which each share common resources to obtain locks on those resources using a transactions which minimizes the amount of time system resources are unavailable, while also allowing system resources to be available for other processing tasks.

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