Method and apparatus for more efficient function synchronization

Details Method and apparatus for more efficient function synchronization Method and apparatus for more efficient function synchronization

1995-06-06

1996-03-05

Geckil, Mehmet

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395650, 364DIG1, 364286, 3642863, 3642813, G06F 906, G06F 940

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ABSTRACT:
An occurrence capability which allows a first function to "go to sleep" while waiting for a second function to produce a result. In this manner, the first function does not consume any CPU time while waiting for the second function. Three icons are provided with associated control software which implement the occurrence function. A Wait on Occurrence function icon is associated with the first function that is waiting on the result from the second function. A Set Occurrence function icon is typically associated with the second function icon and triggers an occurrence when the second function produces the desired result. A Generate Occurrence function icon is used to pass identifier values linking multiple sources and destinations having Set Occurrence and Wait on Occurrence function icons, respectively.

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