Systems and methods are provided that determine the actual amount of time a processor consumes in executing a code portion. The actual execution time of a code portion may be accurately determined by taking into consideration context switches and/or overhead time corresponding to the code portion. Determining...http://www.google.ca/patents/US20060212867?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20060212867 - Determining an actual amount of time a processor consumes in executing a portion of code
