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System and method for performing hybrid preemptive and cooperative multi-tasking in a computer system

  • US 6,256,659 B1
  • Filed: 12/09/1997
  • Issued: 07/03/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for performing hybrid preemptive and cooperative multi-tasking, comprising the steps of:

  • (1) processing a logical unit of computer instructions for a first task, the programming further comprising the steps of;

    maintaining a command control vector for the first task, the command control vector comprising a pointer to a virtual object, the virtual object storing instructions for processing the first task; and

    generating a response for the first task based upon instructions pointed to by the command control vector;

    (2) interrupting processing of the first task; and

    (3) processing a logical unit of computer instructions for a second task.

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