Runtime Data Collision Detection via Memory Capture and Thread Delay

The patent applies preliminary action by capturing the value of shared memory locations before the thread accesses them. This pre-capture creates a baseline that can be compared against the actual accessed value, enabling reliable detection of data collisions without requiring complex predictive analysis. The comparison between captured and actual values provides definitive evidence of collisions rather than probabilistic predictions.

The patent applies partial action by introducing delay only at specific critical points where shared memory access occurs, rather than delaying entire threads uniformly. The delay is applied selectively before accessing shared memory locations that are candidates for collision detection. This targeted approach maintains detection accuracy while minimizing the overall impact on program execution speed.

The patent applies the intermediary principle by introducing a detection mechanism that operates as a separate layer between the thread execution and shared memory access. The captured values are stored in intermediate storage locations, and the comparison logic acts as a mediator that detects collisions without fundamentally altering the original program logic. This separation maintains operational simplicity while managing code complexity.