Method for filtering instructions to get more precise event counts
US6725363B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2201/88
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention provides for filtering instructions to obtain more precise event counts with a plurality of instructions having a counter enable bit, executing the instructions thereby causing a plurality of events, filtering the instructions, activating the counter enable bit if the instructions fall within the filter, which then determines whether an event counter coupled to the event is incremented.
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