Method and apparatus for modifying the contents of revision identification register
US7036005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/4411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An embodiment for modifying the contents of a revision identification register includes a revision identification register that is both readable and writable (the contents of the revision identification register are modifiable). A revision identification modification bit is also included. The contents of the revision identification register are only modifiable when the revision identification modification bit is set to indicate that writes to the revision identification register will be accepted.
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