10 results about "Background process" patented technology

A background process is a computer process that runs behind the scenes (i.e., in the background) and without user intervention. Typical tasks for these processes include logging, system monitoring, scheduling, and user notification. The background process usually is a child process created by a control process for processing computing task. After the creation, the child process will run on its own course for performing the task independent of the control process, therefore, the control process is free of performing other designated task.