Method and apparatus for embedding a real-time multi-tasking ker

Details Method and apparatus for embedding a real-time multi-tasking ker Method and apparatus for embedding a real-time multi-tasking ker

1996-10-17

1999-05-11

Oberley, Alvin E.

395672, 395681, G06F9/46

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ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus for embedding a real-time multi-tasking kernel in a non-real-time operating system is disclosed. Through encapsulating a real-time kernel into the interrupt handling environment of a non-real-time operating system, such as Windows.RTM., the method of the present invention allows for an entire real-time environment to be supported within the operating system. The scheduler of the real-time kernel supports multiple threads of execution all running at higher priority than the application tasks. By using synchronization mechanisms of the operating system, e.g. VxD events in enhanced mode Windows.RTM., the real-time tasks are able to make use of system services of the operating system. Real-time tasks not requiring system services execute more quickly from interrupt mode. Real-time tasks requiring system services execute partially from interrupt mode and partially from event mode.

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