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Method and apparatus for managing access to memory

US6938138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 2001
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/145
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for accessing a memory. Access rights for a memory operation are verified using a first data structure in response to receiving a request to perform the operation, wherein the request includes a virtual address for the operation. Responsive to access rights being verified for the memory operation, the virtual address translated into a real address using a second data structure.

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