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Block shifter for graphics processor

US4797852A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1986
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/768
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved bit shifter to provide data block shifting in a graphics processor. The shifter allows a multiple word, data block shifting to be achieved simultaneously and independently of other graphic functions. The shifter provides character block transfer for rotation of characters of a display. The shifter also provides bit block transfers for moving data from a source location to a destination location.

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