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Method and apparatus for sharing a time quantum

  • US 6,272,517 B1
  • Filed: 06/30/1998
  • Issued: 08/07/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of sharing a time quantum between threads, comprising the steps, performed by the data processing system, of:

  • determining that a first thread, which is currently being executed by a processor and which has an associated time quantum, is blocked;

    determining a next thread to be executed by the processor; and

    transferring unused time in the time quantum of the first thread to the next thread to be executed.

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