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System and method for adding highly optimized synchronization capability to objects at run-time

  • US 6,237,043 B1
  • Filed: 11/19/1997
  • Issued: 05/22/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of synchronizing object data in an object-oriented, run-time environment, comprising the steps of:

  • creating an object, wherein the object includes a header area and a data area;

    receiving one or more requests, each from a requester, for synchronized access to the object'"'"'s data, wherein the object'"'"'s data is stored in the data area;

    binding a locking mechanism to the object when a first request is received, wherein said binding step includes the step of storing the locking mechanism in the header area of the object; and

    controlling access to the object'"'"'s data through the bound locking mechanism.

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