simple_lock_init(9r) simple_lock_init(9r)
NAME
simple_lock_init - General: Initializes a simple lock structure
SYNOPSIS
#include <kern/lock.h>
void simple_lock_init(
simple_lock_t slock_ptr );
ARGUMENTS
Specifies a pointer to a simple lock structure. You can declare this simple lock structure by using the decl_simple_lock_data routine.
DESCRIPTION
The simple_lock_init routine initializes the simple lock structure that you previously declared with the decl_simple_lock_data routine. You
need to initialize the simple lock structure only once. After you initialize the simple lock structure, you can call simple_lock to assert
exclusive access on the associated resource.
RETURN VALUES
None
FILES
SEE ALSO
Routines: decl_simple_lock_data(9r), simple_lock(9r), simple_lock_terminate(9r), simple_lock_try(9r), simple_unlock(9r)
Data Structures: slock(9s)
simple_lock_init(9r)
