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Memory record update filtering

US6678808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2003
Grant dateJan 13, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/126
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods to filter memory record updates. A microprocessor can include a memory record update filter. The memory record update filter can include a table memory populated by a plurality of data entries. Each data entry can include a data tag field to store a data tag, a data field to store a data value, and a filter field to store a filter value. A first comparator can be in communication with the data tag field of the table memory and a data accessing information input to perform a data tag comparison. A second comparator can be in communication with the filter field of the table memory and a data value input. A control circuit can be in communication with the table memory, the first comparator, and the second comparator.

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