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Method and apparatus for storing vector data in multiple non-consecutive locations in a data processor using a mask value

US5742786A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1995
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/49921
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data processor for storing vector data in multiple locations within the processor using a pointer value and a mask value. In one embodiment, a multi-entry input data register is used to receive input data to be provided to a plurality of processing elements. A pointer value is used to address the multi-entry input data register. A mask value may be used to provide the same data to a plurality of locations within the input data register.

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