ost_SemaphoreLock3
The semaphorelock class is used to protect a section of code through a semaphore so that only x instances of the member function may execute concurrently.
Usage
#include <thread.h>
Public Member Functions
SemaphoreLock (Semaphore &_sem)
Wait for the semaphore. ~SemaphoreLock ()
Post the semaphore automatically.
Detailed Description
The SemaphoreLock class is used to protect a section of code through a semaphore so that only x instances of the member function may execute concurrently.
A common use is
void func_to_protect() { SemaphoreLock lock(semaphore); ... operation ... }
NOTE: do not declare variable as 'SemaohoreLock (semaphore)', the mutex will be released at statement end.
Author
David Sugar [email protected]
Semaphore automatic locker for protected access.
Constructor & Destructor Documentation
ost::SemaphoreLock::SemaphoreLock (Semaphore & _sem) [inline]
Wait for the semaphore.
References ost::Semaphore::wait().
ost::SemaphoreLock::~SemaphoreLock () [inline]
Post the semaphore automatically.
References ost::Semaphore::post().
Releases
7 releases since Debian 4.0 (Etch); the text changed 6 times.