Patents Assigned to Counterpoint Computers, Inc.
  • Process distribution and sharing system for multiple processor computer system
    Patent number: 4914570
    Abstract: A multiple processor (CPU) computer system, each CPU having a separate, local, random access memory means to which it has direct access. An interprocessor bus couples the CPUs to memories of all the CPUs, so that each CPU can access both its own local memory means and the local memories of the other CPUs. A run queue data structure holds a separate run queue for each of the CPUs. Whenever a new process is created, one of the CPUs is assigned as its home site and the new process is installed in the local memory for the home site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: Counterpoint Computers, Inc.
    Inventor: J. Kent Peacock