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Method and apparatus for sharing memory space across mutliple processing units

US7020736B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2000
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0692
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for sharing memory space of multiple memory units by multiple processing units are described. In an embodiment, a method includes storing a set of data across more than one of at least two memory units upon determining that the number of sets of data is static. The method also includes storing the set of data within a single memory unit of the at least two memory units upon determining that the set of data is dynamic.

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