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Methods and apparatus for distributing interrupts

  • US 20030105798A1
  • Filed: 12/03/2001
  • Published: 06/05/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for distributing interrupt load to processors in a multiprocessor system, the method comprising:

  • identifying a first characteristic associated with a first interrupt;

    identifying a second characteristic associated with a second interrupt;

    selecting a first processor for running a first interrupt handler associated with the first interrupt, wherein the first processor is selected by comparing the first characteristic with the second characteristic, the selection of the first processor allowing distribution of interrupt load.

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