Method and system for the minimization of conflicting activities with respect to an object stored within a data processing system

摘要

A method and system for the minimization of conflicting activities with respect to an object stored within a data processing system are disclosed. An object within a data processing system may be the subject of multiple activities by users of that system. A temporary record of all current activities with respect to an object is stored within a state mask which has been established in association with that object. Thereafter, prior to permitting a proposed activity, the state mask is utilized to automatically determine if the proposed activity represents a conflict with an existing activity.