A method, system, apparatus, and computer program product is presented for processing instructions. A processor is able to receive multiple types of interruptions while executing instructions, such as aborts, faults, interrupts, and traps. A set of processor fields are used to indicate whether or not...http://www.google.de/patents/US7506207?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7506207 - Method and system using hardware assistance for continuance of trap mode during or after interruption sequences
