SYNCHRONIZATION OF EVENT HANDLERS
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1. A method for handling events in a computer using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard, the method comprising:
- creating an ACPI Notification Queue (ANQ), the ANQ being in communication with a plurality of controllers and a ACPI event handler;
storing events in the ANQ; and
responding to events in the ANQ in first-in-first-out order.
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Abstract
A method for synchronizing the handling of events in a computer using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard is presented, wherein an ACPI Notification Queue (ANQ) is provided to store events, such that such events can be handled in first-in-first-out order.
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13 Claims
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1. A method for handling events in a computer using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard, the method comprising:
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creating an ACPI Notification Queue (ANQ), the ANQ being in communication with a plurality of controllers and a ACPI event handler; storing events in the ANQ; and responding to events in the ANQ in first-in-first-out order. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method for handling events in a computer using the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) standard, the method comprising:
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creating a plurality of ACPI Notification Queues (ANQs), each of the plurality of ANQs being in communication with one of a plurality of controllers and one of a plurality of ACPI event handlers; storing events from the plurality of controllers in the ANQs, wherein the events from one of the plurality of controllers being stored in a corresponding one of the ANQs; and responding to events in each of the ANQs in first-in-first-out order. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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