Multiprocessor system and process synchronization method therefo

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1992-09-14

1995-09-05

Kriess, Kevin A.

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for synchronizing and scheduling multiple processes in a multiprocessor of processor resources as supplied from the processes. Through hierarchical and user controllable grouping of processes, overhead associated with processor allocation and synchronization is reduced.

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