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Resource yielding in a multiple application environment

  • US 6,886,163 B1
  • Filed: 03/19/2001
  • Issued: 04/26/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/19/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for allowing multiple applications to cooperatively access the same hardware resource, said method comprising:

  • a) registering a callback instruction for a first application that is using said hardware resource;

    b) invoking said callback instruction automatically in response to a request from a second application for the same said hardware resource, wherein said callback instruction notifies said first application of said request; and

    c) yielding said hardware resource to said second application provided said first application grants said request.

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