Direct interface between graphics processing unit and data storage unit
US10216419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is described that includes a data bus communicatively coupled to a host processor, a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a data storage unit. The GPU is configured to receive instructions from the host processor to perform direct communication over the data bus with the data storage unit. Responsive to receiving instructions to communicate directly with the data storage unit, the GPU will initiate a direct communication channel over the data bus. Once established, a direct communications channel allows the data storage unit and the GPU to directly exchange information and bypass the host CPU and system memory.
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