Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE CLASS SUBJECT MATTER
This class provides for an electrical computer or digital dataprocessing system or corresponding data processing method includingapparatus or steps for administrating over processor or job executionin a digital data processing system whether in a virtual machineor otherwise.
(1)Note. For clarification, a "process" anda "task" are equivalent terms in the art. In addition, a"thread" is a path of execution within a process.
(2)Note. Control functions such as subroutine callingand control are classified elsewhere. See the SEE OR SEARCHCLASS notes below.
The class includes the following subject matter:
A. Virtual Machine Task or Process Management
B. Task Management or Control in General.