Memory mapped lazy signal blocking

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2005-05-26

2009-08-18

Kendall, Chuck O (Department: 2192)

Data processing: software development, installation, and managem

Software program development tool

Translation of code

C717S142000, C717S143000, C717S144000, C717S131000, C717S132000, C717S133000

Reexamination Certificate

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07577945

ABSTRACT:
In an embodiment of the invention, a method for lazy signal blocking, includes: when a program is going to enter a critical region of code where signals will be blocked, then setting an enabled flag and marking a signal mask with signals to be blocked, wherein the enabled flag and the signal mask are in a memory address space of the program; and when the program has left the critical region of code where signals will be blocked, then clearing the enabled flag.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5937187 (1999-08-01), Kosche et al.
patent: 2005/0005265 (2005-01-01), Knowles

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