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190 Appendix D: LonTalk API
The following sections provide an overview of the functions that the OSAL
provides.
Managing Critical Sections
To manage critical sections, the OSAL provides the functions listed in the
following table:
Function Description
OsalCreateCriticalSection() Creates a critical section.
OsalDeleteCriticalSection() Deletes a critical section.
OsalEnterCriticalSection() Enters a critical section.
OsalLeaveCriticalSection() Leaves a critical section.
Managing Binary Semaphores
To manage binary semaphores, the OSAL provides the functions listed in the
following table:
Function Description
OsalCreateBinarySemaphore() Creates a binary semaphore.
OsalDeleteBinarySemaphore() Deletes a binary semaphore.
OsalReleaseBinarySemaphore() Releases a binary semaphore.
OsalWaitForBinarySemaphore() Waits for binary semaphore.
Managing Operating System Events
To manage operating system events, the OSAL provides the functions listed in
the following table:
Function Description
OsalCreateEvent() Creates an event.
OsalDeleteEvent() Deletes an event.
OsalSetEvent() Sets an event.
OsalWaitForEvent() Waits for an event.