Pixel load instruction for a programmable graphics processor
US7091979B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T15/005
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pixel load instruction for a programmable graphics processor. The pixel load instruction may be used during processing of graphics data to load graphics data from a writable output buffer into a local storage element. Using the pixel load instruction may ensure that the graphics data loaded is current, i.e., any pending writes to the location storing the graphics data are completed prior to loading the graphics data. Furthermore, the pixel load instruction may be enabled and disabled for one or more writable output buffers by setting or clearing bits in a pixel load enable register.
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