System and method for optimizing dispatch latency of tasks in a data processing system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6021425
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07862888

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The invention provides a system and method of enhancing efficiency in a data processing system having a processor, a memory, and a multitasking operating system for managing the processor and the memory. A normal and an expedited scheduling path are provided for scheduling tasks on the processor. The tasks are each assigned a priority for execution on the processor. A queue is provided for the placement of tasks ready for execution. Upon entry into the ready-to-run queue, the execution priority of the new task is compared to the execution priority of the executing task. Responsive to the new task holding a higher execution priority or to absence of an executing task, the expedited scheduling path is invoked. Otherwise the normal scheduling path is invoked.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Giangarra, Paul P Boca Raton, FL 3 133
Huynh, Khoa D Miami, FL 6 352
Tyler, John G Boynton Beach, FL 4 1064
Waldron, III Theodore C Sunrise, FL 6 243
Winters, Scott L Plantation, FL 37 1556

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