Patent ID: 6112315
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computing apparatus including a program element, said program element being operative for implementing a group of functional entities on the computing apparatus, said group comprising:a first object capable of effecting at least one predetermined task, said first object capable of selectively acquiring either one of an active status and a passive status, in said active status said first object is enabled of carrying out said predetermined task, in said passive status said first object being disabled from performing said predetermined task;a second object capable of effecting said predetermined task;data synchronization unit for effecting transfer of data in said second object utilized for effecting said predetermined task to said first object;operational status determination unit operative to interact with said second object to derive a data element indicative of an operational status associated to said second object, said first object acquiring said active status when said data element is indicative of a predetermined operative condition.