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A '''mutex''' ( |
A '''mutex''' (from "'''mut'''ual '''ex'''clusion") is a synchronization object, a variant of [[semaphore]] with ''k''=1. |
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A mutex is said to be seized by a [[task]] decreasing ''k''. |
A mutex is said to be seized by a [[task]] decreasing ''k''. |
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It is released when the task restores ''k''. Mutexes are typically used to protect a shared resource from concurrent access. |
It is released when the task restores ''k''. Mutexes are typically used to protect a shared resource from concurrent access. |
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