Method and system for executing SIMD instructions using graphics technology
US6943798B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4431
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system are provided for executing SIMD instructions using graphics technology. A SIMD instruction is received and interpreted. The specific data needed for the SIMD instruction is identified. Texel addresses where the specific data are stored are recalled and frame buffer pixels to be used to support the SIMD instruction are selected. In an alternative embodiment, these texel addresses are stored in frame buffer pixel channels such that the pixel containing a particular address will be the pixel to hold the data stored at that address for the SIMD operation.
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