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Multicore framework for use in pre-boot environment of a system-on-chip

US10860332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2018
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/544
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various aspects are described herein. In some aspects, the disclosure provides a method of enabling a multicore framework in a pre-boot environment for a system-on-chip (SoC) comprising a plurality of processors comprising a first processor and a second processor. The method includes initiating, by the first processor, bootup of the SoC into a pre-boot environment. The method further includes scheduling, by the first processor, execution of one or more boot-up tasks by a second processor. The method further includes executing, by the second processor, the one or more boot-up tasks in the pre-boot environment. The method further includes executing, by the first processor, one or more additional tasks in parallel with the second processor executing the one or more boot-up tasks.

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