Microcomputer

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1986-11-20

1989-04-04

Eng, David Y.

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G06F 1516

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048191515

ABSTRACT:
A microcomputer comprising memory and processor is arranged to execute a plurality of concurrent processes and share its time between them. The microcomputer includes means for indicating a current process as well as a collection of processes awaiting execution. Processes may be added to the collection. Next process indicating means is provided to indicate the next process to be executed. Synchronization means is provided to synchronize communication between concurrent processes on the same microcomputer or interconnected microcomputers. The synchronization means may schedule a process by adding it to the collection or terminating execution of the current process.

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