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Processor with a configurable distribution of privileged resources and exceptions between protection rings

US11995218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2020
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2113
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A processor having a plurality of protection rings and comprising a protection ring management system in which the attributions of exceptions or privileged resources to protection rings are defined by a programmable table.

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