Precise, efficient, and transparent transfer of execution between an auto-generated in-line accelerator and processor(s)
US10089259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/509
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data processing system is disclosed that includes an in-line accelerator and a processor. The system can be extended to include an in-line accelerator and system of multi-level accelerators and a processor. The in-line accelerator receives the incoming data elements and begins processing. Upon premature termination of the execution, the in-line accelerator transfers the execution to a processor (or the next level accelerator in a multi-level acceleration system). Transfer of execution includes transferring of data and control. The processor (or the next accelerator) either continues the execution of the in-line accelerator from the bailout point or restarts the execution. The necessary data must be transferred to the processor (or the next accelerator) to complete the execution.
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