Method and system for processing first and second sets of instructions by first and second types of processing systems
US5724565A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/3858
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for processing instruction threads. Execution is initiated by a processing system of a first set of instructions including a particular instruction. The particular instruction includes an indication of a second set of instructions. In response to execution of the particular instruction and to the processing system being of a first type, the processing system continues executing the first set while initiating execution of the second set. In response to execution of the particular instruction and to the processing system being of a second type, the processing system continues executing the first set without initiating execution of the second set.
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